Cecil vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh Roman

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Cecil or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Derick mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cecil and Derick boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.