US Popularity:3231
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:blind; sixth
A gender-neutral name with some classic flair, Cecil can be traced back to Roman times. Cecil is the Anglicized form of the noble Welsh surname Seisyll, which comes from the Latin name Sextilius or Sextus, meaning "sixth." It also comes from the Latin family name Caecilius, which is derived from the name Caecus, which means "blind." Film legend Cecil B. De Mille gives this ancient name a dash of vintage charm, making it perfect for your little trendsetter.
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Famous People Named Cecil

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  • Cecil B. DeMille
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Cecil Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Cecil is currently #1638 on The Bump
Boy:Cecil is currently #906 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Cecil is currently #1177 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Cecil is currently #3231 in U.S. births
Boy:Cecil is currently #1523 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2023
+ 15752
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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