Phineas vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Phineas Rank #1,540

Cecil Rank #1,487

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Phineas or Cecil more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Cecil mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Phineas and Cecil boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.