Cyril vs Hadrian

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
Hadrian Rank #2,855

Hadrian is more popular, ranked #2855 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

Hadrian ___

  • Hadrian James
  • Hadrian Cole
  • Hadrian Sebastian
  • Hadrian Elliot
  • Hadrian Fox
  • Hadrian Marcus

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If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

If you choose Hadrian

Octavia Julius Cassius Livia Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Hadrian more popular?

Hadrian is more popular, ranked #2855 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Hadrian mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Hadrian means "dark complexion" (Latin origin).

Are Cyril and Hadrian boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Hadrian is primarily a boy name.

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