Kenny vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Cecil Rank #1,487

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Kenny or Cecil more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Cecil mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Kenny and Cecil boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.