Cyril vs Denzel

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

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Denzel

Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

Cultural Roots

African-American American Cornish/English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,036
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Denz, Den

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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cyril ___

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

Denzel ___

  • Denzel James
  • Denzel Marcus
  • Denzel John
  • Denzel Emmanuel
  • Denzel Andre
  • Denzel Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

If you choose Denzel

Laurence Sidney Viola Morgan Halle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Denzel mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Cyril and Denzel boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.

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