Cecil Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cecil Name at a Glance

Name	Cecil
Meaning	Blind. Also an English/Welsh surname.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cecil Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cecil means “Blind. Also an English/Welsh surname”. 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 Latin origin. Browse more Latin 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

When considering Cecil for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.