Cecil vs Brent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Brent Rank #1,658

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

Is Cecil or Brent more popular?

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

What do Cecil and Brent mean?

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

Are Cecil and Brent boy or girl names?

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