Cecil: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A blind seer who perceives with inner vision.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1667
- Peak
- #65 in 1902
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Cecil Means
Cecil is a boy name of English origin. A blind seer who perceives with inner vision.
How Popular Cecil Is
Cecil currently ranks #1667 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #65 in 1902. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Cecil
- Cecil broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #65 in 1902.
- Cecil has been a top 100 name across 174+ years of American history.
- Cecil is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Cecil
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Sibling Names for Cecil
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Questions About Cecil
What does Cecil mean?
Cecil is a boy name of English origin. A blind seer who perceives with inner vision.
How popular is Cecil?
Cecil currently ranks #1667 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #65 in 1902. It has held steady.
Where does Cecil come from?
Cecil comes from English roots. Cecil broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #65 in 1902.
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