Cecil vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Virgil Rank #1,544

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Is Cecil or Virgil more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Virgil mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Cecil and Virgil boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.