Cecil vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Alder Rank #1,424

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

Is Cecil or Alder more popular?

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

What do Cecil and Alder mean?

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

Are Cecil and Alder boy or girl names?

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