Nick vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh Roman

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Cecil Rank #1,487

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Nick or Cecil more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Nick and Cecil mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Nick and Cecil boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.