Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Cyril Rank #3,001

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Cyril more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Cyril mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Cyril boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Cyril is primarily a boy name.

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