Richard vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh Roman

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Cecil Rank #1,487

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Richard or Cecil more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cecil mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Cecil boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.