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Cecil Meaning

    

What does Cecil mean?

The name Cecil is of Latin origin.

The meaning of Cecil is "blind".

Cecil is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Ce-cil.

The Given Name Cecil

Cecil is a name with class.

A name fit for a child full of spirit and allure, a little pathfinder.

A creative name, that may be just right for you.

Cecil falls into the classic name category.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Cecil 'Babe' Dye, Cecil 'Tiny' Thompson, and Cecil Frank Powell.

Cecil Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 1,500 in baby name popularity for boys with 113 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 1,575 in baby name popularity for boys with 103 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

The trend's your friend. See how Cecil has changed in popularity since 1880 by visiting the Cecil Name Popularity Page.

Cecil Related Names

Famous Cecils

  • Cecil 'Babe' Dye ~ Ice Hockey Player
  • Cecil 'Tiny' Thompson ~ Ice Hockey Player
  • Cecil Frank Powell ~ Nobel Prize for Physics 1950
  • Cecil Rhodes ~ Business Mogul
  • Cecil Shorts ~ Football Player

Cecil Numerology

What will your new littleCecil be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

Children named Cecil are often variable and pensive but most of all they are read more >>

Cecil Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Cecil in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Cecil.

Just for fun, see the name Cecil in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Cecil in Nautical Flags page.