Cyril vs Yosiah

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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Yosiah

Boy #2,945 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God supports, God heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,945
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yo, Siah, Yosi

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Popularity Comparison

Cyril Rank #3,001
Yosiah Rank #2,945

Yosiah is more popular, ranked #2945 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

Yosiah ___

  • Yosiah James
  • Yosiah Elijah
  • Yosiah Emmanuel
  • Yosiah David
  • Yosiah Alexander
  • Yosiah Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cyril

Basil Crispin Edmund Winifred Cordelia

If you choose Yosiah

Isaiah Ezekiel Malachi Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyril or Yosiah more popular?

Yosiah is more popular, ranked #2945 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Cyril and Yosiah mean?

Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin). Yosiah means "God supports, God heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cyril and Yosiah boy or girl names?

Cyril is primarily a boy name. Yosiah is primarily a boy name.

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