Cyrille is a French male given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word 'kyrios', which means 'lord' or 'master'. It is pronounced as /sɪrɪl/ in English. This name has been historically used in France and other French-speaking countries, but it is not very common outside of these regions. Cyrille is often associated with St. Cyril, a missionary who brought Christianity to the Slavic people during the 9th century. The name gained popularity in France due to this saint's influence. Some notable individuals named Cyrille include Cyrille Hanouna, a French television host and producer, and Cyrille Regis, a former French footballer of Martinican descent.
The name Cyrille experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a total of 25 babies named Cyrille born between 1918 and 2002. The name's peak popularity occurred in 1918 and 2002, each with 6 births, while it had its lowest point in 1953 with only 5 births during that year.