Cecil vs Emmet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Emmet Rank #1,596

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Cecil or Emmet more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Emmet mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin).

Are Cecil and Emmet boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Emmet is primarily a boy name.