Cyril vs Olivia

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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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Olivia mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Cyril and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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