Cecil vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Kent Rank #1,636

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Cecil or Kent more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Kent mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Cecil and Kent boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.