What does the name Cecil mean?

Cecil means "blind; sixth." It is of Latin origin.

Is Cecil a boy or girl name?

Cecil is primarily a boys' name.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Cecil?

Cecil is of Latin origin. Derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, related to the Latin caecus meaning blind. It was borne by the influential 16th-century English statesman William Cecil, Lord Burghley.

Q: How do you pronounce Cecil?

Cecil is pronounced "SEE-sil." You can hear it spoken aloud at hushname.com/hear-your-baby-name.

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.

how do you pronounce Cecil?

SEE-sil

Hear it spoken aloud with our AI pronunciation tool.

what does Cecil mean?

The name Cecil means “blind; sixth.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.

Derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, related to the Latin caecus meaning blind. It was borne by the influential 16th-century English statesman William Cecil, Lord Burghley.

who are famous people named Cecil?

Cecil B. DeMille
Cecil Rhodes
Cecil Day-Lewis

what names are similar to Cecil?

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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