Cyril vs Kayne

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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Kayne

Boy #2,891 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"battle, warrior chief"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,891
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Kaie, Kaykins

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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Kayne Rank #2,891

Kayne is more popular, ranked #2891 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

Kayne ___

  • Kayne James
  • Kayne Alexander
  • Kayne Lee
  • Kayne Michael
  • Kayne Thomas
  • Kayne Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

If you choose Kayne

Brennan Declan Liam Fionn Ciara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Kayne more popular?

Kayne is more popular, ranked #2891 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Kayne mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Kayne means "battle, warrior chief" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cyril and Kayne boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Kayne is primarily a boy name.

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