Dale vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh Roman

✓ All Clear

Dale Rank #1,309

Cecil Rank #1,487

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Dale or Cecil more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Dale and Cecil mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Dale and Cecil boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.