Cecil vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh Roman

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Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Lester Rank #1,578

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Cecil or Lester more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Lester mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Cecil and Lester boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.