Cyril vs Elden

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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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Elden Rank #2,983

Elden is more popular, ranked #2983 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

Elden ___

  • Elden James
  • Elden William
  • Elden Cole
  • Elden Ray
  • Elden Scott
  • Elden Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

If you choose Elden

Holden Alden Wren Rowan Maren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Elden more popular?

Elden is more popular, ranked #2983 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Elden mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Elden means "old friend" (Old English origin).

Are Cyril and Elden boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Elden is primarily a boy name.

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