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Kirill as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kirill

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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: English: /kɪˈrɪl/ (kih-RIL); Russian: /kʲɪˈrʲil/ (approx. kee-REEL with palatalized consonants)

What is the meaning of the name Kirill ?

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 has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Kirill

Kirill Lavrov Actor · Born 1925 · Russia 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 Actor · Born 1975 · Russia 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.

Kirill – Popularity by country

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:

United States
Switzerland
France
Canada
Ireland

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People also ask about Kirill

Kirill is predominantly a boy's name.
Kirill is a 2 syllable name, pronounced English: /kɪˈrɪl/ (kih-RIL); Russian: /kʲɪˈrʲil/ (approx. kee-REEL with palatalized consonants).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kirill, Kiril, Kiryl, Kyril, Kyrillos and Кирилл.
Across languages, Kirill has these equivalents: Cyril (English), Cyrille (French), Cyrillus (Latin), Kyrillos (Greek), Kiril (Bulgarian/Macedonian), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Kirill ranked #1 in Ireland in 2018, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Kirill ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2018).
Kirill's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #854 in 2014 to #885 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Kirill are in our database, including Kirill Lavrov (Actor), Kirill Käro (Actor).