What Does the Name Cecil Mean

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The name Cecil comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Cecil below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Cecil Name Meaning

EnglishFrom the Roman name Caecilius (see CECILIA). This was the name of a 3rd-century saint, a companion of Saint Cyprian. Though it was in use during the Middle Ages in England, it did not become common until the...

Origin: EnglishGender: Boy
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2 Carles
3 Chike
4 Chinedu
5 Chinwe
6 Cletis
7 Chuks
8 Cal
9 Cledwyn
10 Carlito
11 Cleto
12 Cem
13 Caolán
14 Carmelo
15 Cees
16 Cáel
17 Caspar
18 Caleb
19 Chip
20 Coeus
21 Charley
22 Clayton
23 Cheng
24 Colbert
25 Casper
26 Caiden
27 Cibor
28 Climent
29 Colm
30 Cadwgan
31 Cătălin
32 Carsten
33 Cian
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35 Cobus
36 Chang
37 Chikere
38 Carmine
39 Chuck
40 Caetano
41 Carlton
42 Chase
43 Casimir
44 Cadogan
45 Ciprian
46 Chayim
47 Cemi̇l
48 Cain
49 Cadfan
50 Christ
51 Cicero
52 Chea
53 Cavan
54 Cnaeus
55 Cameron
56 Cevdet
57 Calisto
58 Clément
59 Chaz
60 Cephas
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