Cecil vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh Roman

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Cecil or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Richard mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Cecil and Richard boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.