Cyril vs Kassian

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Kassian Rank #2,957

Kassian is more popular, ranked #2957 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

Kassian ___

  • Kassian James
  • Kassian Cole
  • Kassian Lee
  • Kassian August
  • Kassian Grey
  • Kassian Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

If you choose Kassian

Callum Declan Isadora Lyra Soren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Kassian more popular?

Kassian is more popular, ranked #2957 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Kassian mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Kassian means "hollow" (Latin origin).

Are Cyril and Kassian boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Kassian is primarily a boy name.

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