Cecil vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Cecil or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Jerome mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Cecil and Jerome boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.