Cecil vs Tyrone

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyrone

Boy #1,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,335
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cecil Rank #1,487
Tyrone Rank #1,335

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecil ___

  • Cecil James
  • Cecil William
  • Cecil Edward
  • Cecil Thomas
  • Cecil Arthur
  • Cecil Henry

Tyrone ___

  • Tyrone James
  • Tyrone Edward
  • Tyrone Anthony
  • Tyrone Marcus
  • Tyrone Eugene
  • Tyrone Bernard

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecil

Reginald Clarence Beatrice Millicent Florence

If you choose Tyrone

Darnell DeShawn Marcus Keisha Tamara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecil or Tyrone more popular?

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Tyrone mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Tyrone means "land of Eoghan (Owen)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cecil and Tyrone boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Tyrone is primarily a boy name.

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