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Cecil vs Harris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,322
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cecil Rank #1,487
Harris Rank #1,322

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecil or Harris more popular?

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Harris mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin).

Are Cecil and Harris boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Harris is primarily a boy name.

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