Cecil vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Benton Rank #1,310

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Cecil or Benton more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Benton mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Cecil and Benton boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.