Cecil vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Sidney Rank #1,374

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Cecil or Sidney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Sidney mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Cecil and Sidney boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.