Cecil
Cecil is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “blind; sixth.” Derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, related to the Latin caecus meaning blind.
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how do you pronounce Cecil?
SEE-sil
where does the name Cecil come from?
From the Roman family name Caecilius, itself from a word for blind. The English surname also absorbed the Welsh Seisyllt, which goes back through the Latin Sextilius to Sextus, sixth.
It was borne by the influential 16th-century English statesman William Cecil, Lord Burghley.
how popular is this name?
Cecil has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 118 years since 1880. It peaked at #65 in 1902, and ranked #972 in 1997.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1997 | #972 |
| 1996 | #884 |
| 1995 | #913 |
| 1994 | #840 |
| 1993 | #747 |
| 1992 | #742 |
| 1991 | #686 |
| 1990 | #665 |
| 1989 | #650 |
| 1988 | #563 |
| 1980 | #401 |
| 1970 | #337 |
| 1960 | #255 |
| 1950 | #171 |
| 1940 | #117 |
| 1930 | #99 |
| 1920 | #77 |
| 1910 | #77 |
| 1902 | #65 |
| 1900 | #76 |
| 1890 | #121 |
| 1880 | #248 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Cecil fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Cecil?
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Cecil Rhodes
- Cecil Day-Lewis
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quick answers about Cecil
What does the name Cecil mean?
Cecil means “blind; sixth”.
What is the origin of the name Cecil?
Cecil comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Cecil?
Cecil ranked #972 in the US in 1997, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1902, at #65, and it has spent 118 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Cecil a boy or girl name?
Cecil is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Cecil?
Cecil is pronounced SEE-sil, with 2 syllables.
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