Lordly or masterful
Derived from the Greek name Kyrillos, which stems from 'kyrios' meaning 'lord' or 'master'. It has a long history of use in Eastern Europe and among early Christian saints, most notably Saint Cyril, who co-created the Cyrillic alphabet.
Less common today
Cyril isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,592 in 1991.
President of South Africa
Accountant and secret agent · Archer
Prolific Irish actor
9th-century missionary and linguist
French mixed martial artist
English intellectual and literary critic
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
