Shaun vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Shaun Rank #1,568

Cecil Rank #1,487

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Shaun or Cecil more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Cecil mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Shaun and Cecil boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.