Name Cecil Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Cecil

Cecil is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Cecil?

Cecil is an English name, which derived from the Roman family name Caecilius and is therefore of Latin origin. Cecil also derived from the Welsh name Seisyllt, which originates in the Latin name Sextilius.

What does the name Cecil mean?

Cecil means “blind” (from Latin “caecus”), “of the Caecilius family” and “sixth” (from Latin “sextus”).

Pronunciation of Cecil

Variants of the name Cecil