Brent vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brent

Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Brent Rank #1,658

Cecil Rank #1,487

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1658 for Brent.

Is Brent or Cecil more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Brent at #1658 in the United States.

What do Brent and Cecil mean?

Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Brent and Cecil boy or girl names?

Brent is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.