Cecil vs Guy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh Roman

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Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Guy Rank #1,562

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Cecil or Guy more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Guy mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Cecil and Guy boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.