Kent vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Kent Rank #1,636

Cecil Rank #1,487

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Cecil more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Cecil mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Kent and Cecil boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.