Cecil vs Nate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Nate Rank #1,571

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1571 for Nate.

Is Cecil or Nate more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Nate at #1571 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Nate mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cecil and Nate boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Nate is primarily a boy name.