Cyril vs Teodor

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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Teodor

Boy #3,069 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian Bulgarian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,069
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Teo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Teodor Rank #3,069

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 vs #3069 for Teodor.

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

Teodor ___

  • Teodor James
  • Teodor Alexander
  • Teodor Luca
  • Teodor Henrik
  • Teodor Maxim
  • Teodor Andrei

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

If you choose Teodor

Eleonora Irina Nikolai Mila Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Teodor more popular?

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 compared to Teodor at #3069 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Teodor mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Teodor means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Cyril and Teodor boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Teodor is primarily a boy name.

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