Cyril

Boy

Origin: Greek · Latin

Meaning

“lordly; masterful”

Cultural Notes

Saint Cyril co-created the Glagolitic script from which the Cyrillic alphabet used by Slavic languages derives its name.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 900s
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Famous People Named Cyril

  • Cyril of Alexandria, Cyril Ramaphosa

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