Cecil Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cecil Name at a Glance

Name	Cecil
Meaning	Blind (from the Roman clan name Caecilius). Famous bearers: the African state of Rhodesia is named after British statesman Cecil Rhodes; American film producer/director Cecil B. de Mille.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cecil Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cecil means “Blind (from the Roman clan name Caecilius). Famous bearers: the African state of Rhodesia is named after British statesman Cecil Rhodes; American film producer/director Cecil B. de Mille”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cecil Name Origin

Our database records Cecil under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cecil a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cecil is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cecil

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