Alvern vs Cyril

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Alvern Rank #20,194
Cyril Rank #3,001

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 vs #20194 for Alvern.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alvern ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Alvern

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If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alvern or Cyril more popular?

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 compared to Alvern at #20194 in the United States.

What do Alvern and Cyril mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin).

Are Alvern and Cyril boy or girl names?

Alvern is primarily a boy name. Cyril is primarily a boy name.

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