Abriel vs Cyril

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abriel

Boy #3,168 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength of God, God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew via Gabriel

Cultural Roots

American Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,168
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abe, Bri, Briel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Cy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abriel Rank #3,168
Cyril Rank #3,001

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 vs #3168 for Abriel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abriel ___

  • Abriel James
  • Abriel Cole
  • Abriel Lee
  • Abriel Thomas
  • Abriel Kai
  • Abriel Ray

Cyril ___

  • Cyril James
  • Cyril Thomas
  • Cyril Augustus
  • Cyril Edward
  • Cyril Louis
  • Cyril Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abriel

Gabriel Ariel Eliana Noelle Ezra

If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abriel or Cyril more popular?

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 compared to Abriel at #3168 in the United States.

What do Abriel and Cyril mean?

Abriel means "strength of God, God is my strength" (Hebrew via Gabriel origin). Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin).

Are Abriel and Cyril boy or girl names?

Abriel is primarily a boy name. Cyril is primarily a boy name.

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