Cyril vs Witten

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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Witten

Boy #3,043 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the white settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,043
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Witt, Wit

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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Witten Rank #3,043

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 vs #3043 for Witten.

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

Witten ___

  • Witten James
  • Witten Cole
  • Witten Lee
  • Witten Grant
  • Witten Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

If you choose Witten

Hudson Hayden Sutton Peyton Presley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Witten more popular?

Cyril is more popular, ranked #3001 compared to Witten at #3043 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Witten mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Witten means "from the white settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Cyril and Witten boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Witten is primarily a boy name.

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