Terrence vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh Roman

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Terrence Rank #1,525

Cecil Rank #1,487

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Terrence or Cecil more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Cecil mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Terrence and Cecil boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.