Irving vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Irving Rank #1,618

Cecil Rank #1,487

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Cecil more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Cecil mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Irving and Cecil boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.