Cecille vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecille

Girl #38,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blind"

Origin: Latin (caecus)

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,885
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cece, Cici, Ceil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pete, Per

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cecille Rank #38,885
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #38885 for Cecille.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecille ___

  • Cecille Marie
  • Cecille Louise
  • Cecille Anne
  • Cecille Grace
  • Cecille Renee
  • Cecille Claire

Peter ___

  • Peter James
  • Peter Alexander
  • Peter John
  • Peter William
  • Peter Henry
  • Peter Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecille

Vivienne Margot Blanche Simone Claude

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecille or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Cecille at #38885 in the United States.

What do Cecille and Peter mean?

Cecille means "blind" (Latin (caecus) origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Cecille and Peter boy or girl names?

Cecille is primarily a girl name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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