Sidney vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Sidney Rank #1,374

Cecil Rank #1,487

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Sidney or Cecil more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Sidney and Cecil mean?

Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Sidney and Cecil boy or girl names?

Sidney is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.