Cecil vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh Roman

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Terrence Rank #1,525

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Cecil or Terrence more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Terrence mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Cecil and Terrence boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.