Nate vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nate

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Nate Rank #1,571

Cecil Rank #1,487

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1571 for Nate.

Is Nate or Cecil more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Nate at #1571 in the United States.

What do Nate and Cecil mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Nate and Cecil boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.