Emmet vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmet

Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Emmet Rank #1,596

Cecil Rank #1,487

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Emmet or Cecil more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Cecil mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Emmet and Cecil boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.