Alder vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Alder Rank #1,424

Cecil Rank #1,487

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Alder or Cecil more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Alder and Cecil mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Alder and Cecil boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.