Gerard vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Gerard Rank #1,529

Cecil Rank #1,487

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Gerard or Cecil more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Cecil mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Gerard and Cecil boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.