West vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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West Rank #1,339

Cecil Rank #1,487

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is West or Cecil more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do West and Cecil mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are West and Cecil boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.