Matt vs Cyril

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matt

Boy #2,802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,802
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Cyril

Boy #3,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lordly, masterful"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Eastern European Greek Slavic Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,001
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Matt Rank #2,802
Cyril Rank #3,001

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Cyril more popular?

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Matt and Cyril mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin).

Are Matt and Cyril boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Cyril is primarily a boy name.

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