Cecil vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh Roman

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Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Cecil or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Ross mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cecil and Ross boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.