Cecil

Boy's name

Cecil is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman clan name Caecilius, meaning "blind" or "dim-sighted."

Meaning Blind
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 122
Peak year 1920

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Names Starting With C

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Cecil B. DeMille - Film director, producer (The Ten Commandments).
  • Cecil Rhodes - British businessman, politician (De Beers diamonds).
  • Cecil Day-Lewis - Poet, father of actor Daniel Day-Lewis.
  • Cecil Taylor - Jazz pianist, composer.
  • Cecil Fielder - MLB player, home run hitter.
  • Cecil Beaton - Photographer, designer (Oscar-winning costume design).
  • Cecil Afrika - South African rugby sevens player.
  • Cecil Parkinson - British politician, Margaret Thatcher's cabinet member.
  • Cecil Cooper - MLB player, manager (Milwaukee Brewers).
  • Cecil Shorts III - NFL player, wide receiver.

Brothers for Cecil

Boy names closely related to Cecil

Darrian Tracy Jordyn Kamron Luther Malakhi Jaidyn Keandre

Sisters for Cecil

Girl names closely related to Cecil

Christin Maegan Amariah Traci Tristan Christen Mekayla Kailynn

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Cecil

Cecelia Cecile Cecilia Cecily Celia Shayla Sheila Shelia

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