Cyril vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and James mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cyril and James boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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