Cecil Name Meaning & Origin
/SEE-sil/Cecil is likely a name of British origin.
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Name Origin
The name Cecil is of Latin origin, derived from the Latin 'Caecilius', meaning 'blind'. It became popular in English-speaking countries, especially among the British aristocracy, and has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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British (Celtic) 50% -
American (Anglo-Saxon) 30% -
Canadian (English) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Cecil
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 119 boys in the US were named Cecil.
Growth of the name Cecil in the US (SSA Data):
Cecil Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.