Richard vs Cyril

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #3,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lordly, masterful"

Origin: Greek

English Eastern European Greek Slavic Christian

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Richard Rank #232

Cyril Rank #3,001

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Is Richard or Cyril more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cyril mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Cyril boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Cyril is primarily a boy name.