Yan vs Cyril

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yan

Boy #2,873 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flame, bright"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Eastern European Russian Ukrainian

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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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Yan Rank #2,873

Cyril Rank #3,001

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Is Yan or Cyril more popular?

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Yan and Cyril mean?

Yan means "flame, bright" (Chinese origin). Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin).

Are Yan and Cyril boy or girl names?

Yan is primarily a boy name. Cyril is primarily a boy name.