Cyril vs Yan

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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Yan

Boy #2,873 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Chinese Eastern European Russian Ukrainian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,873
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Yan Rank #2,873

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 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

Yan ___

  • Yan Wei
  • Yan Ming
  • Yan Li
  • Yan Alexander
  • Yan Michael
  • Yan James

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

If you choose Yan

Lin Mei Jun Fang Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Yan more popular?

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Yan mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Yan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cyril and Yan boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Yan is primarily a boy name.

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