Cyril vs Phinehas

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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Phinehas

Boy #3,169 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Nubian, the dark-skinned one"

Origin: Egyptian via Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,169
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Finn, Phin, Phinny

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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Phinehas Rank #3,169

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 vs #3169 for Phinehas.

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

Phinehas ___

  • Phinehas David
  • Phinehas Joel
  • Phinehas Elias
  • Phinehas Samuel
  • Phinehas Aaron
  • Phinehas James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

If you choose Phinehas

Ezra Elijah Samuel Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Phinehas more popular?

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 compared to Phinehas at #3169 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Phinehas mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Phinehas means "the Nubian, the dark-skinned one" (Egyptian via Hebrew origin).

Are Cyril and Phinehas boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Phinehas is primarily a boy name.

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