Cyrill

Meaning of Cyrill

Cyrill is a male name with French, English, and German origins. In French, it is pronounced as see-REEL (/si.ʁil/), in English as sih-RIL (/sɪˈrɪl/), and in German as tsee-REEL (/tsiːˈʁiːl/). The name is also commonly spelled as Cyril.

Cyrill has a long history and has been used for boys for many years. According to data from the United States of America, it had a moderate level of popularity in the early 20th century. In 1922, there were 5 recorded occurrences of the name Cyrill, ranking at 4307. In 1920, it had slightly more occurrences with 7 babies given this name, ranking at 3489. Although its popularity has declined since then, Cyrill remains a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name for their baby boy.

Overall, Cyrill carries an air of sophistication and elegance due to its French origin. It exudes strength and charm with its strong "R" sound in both the French and English pronunciations. Whether you choose to spell it as Cyrill or Cyril, this timeless name will surely set your little one apart from the crowd.

Pronunciation

French

  • Pronunced as see-REEL (/si.ʁil/)

English

  • Pronunced as sih-RIL (/sɪˈrɪl/)

German

  • Pronunced as tsee-REEL (/tsiːˈʁiːl/)

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Similar Names to Cyrill

Notable People Named Cyrill

Cyrill Demian, an Austrian inventor of Armenian origin, is known for patenting the accordion in 1829.
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