Cyril vs Hazel

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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Hazel

Girl #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hazel tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
6,401
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Haze

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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Hazel Rank #19

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 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

Hazel ___

  • Hazel Grace
  • Hazel Mae
  • Hazel Rose
  • Hazel Claire
  • Hazel Jean
  • Hazel Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

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Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

If you choose Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Hazel more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Hazel mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin).

Are Cyril and Hazel boy or girl names?

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

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