Cyril vs Jakub

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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Jakub

Boy #3,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect, supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Czech Polish Slovak German Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,151
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kuba, Janek, Jaku

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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Jakub Rank #3,151

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 vs #3151 for Jakub.

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

Jakub ___

  • Jakub Jan
  • Jakub Tomas
  • Jakub Michal
  • Jakub Adam
  • Jakub Martin
  • Jakub Lukas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

If you choose Jakub

Tomáš Marek Lukáš Karolína Tereza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Jakub more popular?

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 compared to Jakub at #3151 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Jakub mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Jakub means "may God protect, supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cyril and Jakub boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Jakub is primarily a boy name.

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