Ross vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Ross Rank #1,362

Cecil Rank #1,487

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Ross or Cecil more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Ross and Cecil mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Ross and Cecil boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.