Cecil

Pronunciation: [ s-EES-uhl ]

Girl Name #71,501 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cecil is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-EES-uhl.

Parents who love the name Cecil often also consider Celia, Cecelia, Cecilia .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #71,501
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Cecilia #123 Cecily #1601

Nicknames

Cec Cey Cecie

Also a Boy Name

Cecil is also used as a boy name, ranked #1487.

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Similar Names

Celia Cecelia Cecilia Cecile Celestine Celina Celestia Celie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cecil

Is Cecil a boy or girl name?

Cecil is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71501. As a boy name, it is ranked #1487. Cecil is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cecil?

Cecil is pronounced s-EES-uhl.

How popular is the name Cecil?

Cecil is currently ranked #71501 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cecil?

Common nicknames for Cecil include Cec, Cey, and Cecie.

Is Cecil a common or rare name?

Cecil is an uncommon name, ranked #71501 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cecil

Cecil is a girl name .

Is Cecil a boy or girl name? Cecil is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,501 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,487. Cecil is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cecil is currently ranked #71,501 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cecil include Cec, Cey, and Cecie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Cecil include Cecilia, Cecily . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.