Cato vs Cyril

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cato

Boy #3,061 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all-knowing, wise"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,061
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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
Nicknames
Cy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cato Rank #3,061
Cyril Rank #3,001

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 vs #3061 for Cato.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cato ___

  • Cato James
  • Cato Alexander
  • Cato William
  • Cato Marcus
  • Cato Finn
  • Cato Grey

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 Cato

Plato Atticus Pax Cressida Livia

If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cato or Cyril more popular?

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 compared to Cato at #3061 in the United States.

What do Cato and Cyril mean?

Cato means "all-knowing, wise" (Latin origin). Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin).

Are Cato and Cyril boy or girl names?

Cato is primarily a boy name. Cyril is primarily a boy name.

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