Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Derived from Latin word meaning 'blind'
Pronunciation: SEE-suhl, /ˈsiːsəl/, S IY S AH L
Popularity Rank: #8,723
Comes from the Roman name Caecilius, which is derived from the Latin word 'caecus' meaning 'blind'. It was a common Roman family name.
The name Cecil is of Latin origin and means Derived from Latin word meaning 'blind', often used as a masculine name., Blind, Sixth. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Cecil is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, United Kingdom, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SEE-suhl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsiːsəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S IY S AH L
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Cecil is recorded 6,020 times globally, ranking it as the 8,723th most common name worldwide.
Cecil is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,875 occurrences, making it the 1,887th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Cecil is found among 1 in every 638 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,887 | 1 : 965 |
| South Africa | #1,552 | 1 : 1,764 |
| United Kingdom | #3,093 | 1 : 2,184 |
| Canada | #2,321 | 1 : 1,768 |
| Saudi Arabia | #12,082 | 1 : 15,303 |
| Philippines | #850 | 1 : 1,619 |
| Hong Kong | #2,055 | 1 : 3,214 |
| Jamaica | #444 | 1 : 638 |
| France | #8,808 | 1 : 10,958 |
| Egypt | #17,076 | 1 : 21,439 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Cecil from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: July 8, 2024 09:16 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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