Bernard vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernard

Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Cecil Rank #1,487

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Bernard or Cecil more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Cecil mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Bernard and Cecil boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.