The baby name Kirill is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /kɪˈrɪl/ (kih-RIL); Russian: /kʲɪˈrʲil/ (approx. kee-REEL with palatalized consonants).
Kirill is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Kirill is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /kɪˈrɪl/ (kih-RIL); Russian: /kʲɪˈrʲil/ (approx. kee-REEL with palatalized consonants).
Kirill is Greek in Origin.
Kirill is the East Slavic form of Cyril, derived from Greek Kyrillos, itself from kyrios "lord, master." The name therefore means "lordly" or "belonging to the Lord." Through Byzantine Christianity it entered Slavic languages and became entrenched in Orthodox tradition across Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, as well as Bulgaria and the Balkans.
Usage was shaped by revered bearers: Cyril of Alexandria (5th-century theologian) and the missionary Saint Cyril (Constantine), co-creator of the Glagolitic script and patron of Slavic literacy. Kirill has remained familiar since medieval Rus', seeing a notable resurgence in Russia and Ukraine in the late 20th-21st centuries. Variants and cognates include Cyril (English), Cyrille (French), Cirilo (Spanish/Portuguese), Kirillos/Kyrillos (Greek), Kiril (Bulgarian/Macedonian), Kiryl (Belarusian), and Kyrylo (Ukrainian). Common diminutives are Kir, Kirya, and Kiryusha. The name carries a scholarly, ecclesiastical aura balanced by a brisk modern sound.
| Kirill Lavrov Kirill Lavrov was a prominent Russian actor, best known for his work in Soviet and Russian cinema and theater. He starred in notable films like 'Nine Days in One Year' and 'The Brothers Karamazov', showcasing his exceptional talent and versatility. | Kirill Käro Kirill Käro is a Russian actor best known for his role in the popular TV series 'The Sniffer', where he plays a detective with an extraordinary sense of smell. He has also appeared in the series 'Better Than Us', showcasing his versatility in science fiction. Born in 1975, Kirill has become a notable figure in Russian television and film. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2018 | #1 | — | 744 |
| Germany | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 423 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #18 | 11,100 | 12,621 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #30 | 139 | 2,087 |
| EE | 0 | #34 | 4 | 1,051 | |
| TM | Boys | 0 | #34 | 3 | 614 |
| RU | 0 | #46 | 291 | 3,641 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #54 | 741 | 6,578 |
| KZ | 0 | #72 | 19 | 1,452 | |
| MD | Boys | 0 | #75 | 7 | 756 |
| JP | 0 | #76 | 2 | 4,057 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| LT | 0 | #88 | 1 | 949 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #118 | 12 | 3,473 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #136 | 2 | 1,769 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #136 | 15 | 2,166 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #140 | 3 | 1,888 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #151 | 4 | 2,277 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #171 | 4 | 3,954 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2020 | #175 | 3 | 1,548 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #177 | 3 | 4,064 |
| CZ | 0 | #184 | 3 | 3,154 | |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| PL | 0 | #211 | 2 | 2,600 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #212 | 98 | 6,530 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #213 | 8 | 3,850 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #218 | 3 | 4,970 |
| PS | 0 | #218 | 9 | 5,692 | |
| IR | 0 | #229 | 3 | 4,221 | |
| PT | 0 | #249 | 2 | 4,161 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| IL | 0 | #263 | 12 | 6,291 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #271 | 3 | 6,912 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #295 | 41 | 6,459 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #297 | 7 | 7,909 |
| Canada | Boys | 2022 | #306 | 5 | 2,557 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #309 | 11 | 9,639 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #309 | 12 | 5,862 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #327 | 6 | 7,401 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #348 | 80 | 2,041 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #348 | 214 | 10,655 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #349 | 293 | 10,983 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #358 | 10 | 7,951 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #367 | 3 | 8,477 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #385 | 3 | 2,865 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #406 | 93 | 11,913 |
| Germany | 0 | #425 | 13 | 2,542 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #428 | 15 | 2,180 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #440 | 295 | 3,552 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #458 | 95 | 10,162 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #507 | 4 | 10,188 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #553 | 5 | 12,905 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #732 | 8 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #784 | 169 | 5,697 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #873 | 58 | 5,610 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #885 | 8 | 7,044 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #910 | 42 | 5,873 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #918 | 8 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,071 | 22 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,198 | 14 | 19,440 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 201 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kirill is popular in 61 countries — most recent births per country:
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