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Cecil Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Cecil

"A fried ball of minced meat, breadcrumbs, onions, etc."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1920 👥 114,554 in US
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Meaning
A fried ball of minced meat, breadcrumbs, onions, etc.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
114,554
Life Path
Number 5

📖 What Does Cecil Mean?

Cecil is a given name of Welsh origin.

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Cecil is a given name of Welsh origin.…

Root Element
Cecil
Core Meaning
"A fried ball of minced meat, breadcrumbs, onions, etc."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Cecil

C 3
E 5
C 3
I 9
L 3
SUM 5
5
Life Path
Freedom & Adventure
5
Soul Urge
Freedom & Adventure
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male93%
♀ Female7%

Based on 114,554 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 114,554
Peak year 1920 (2,672)
First recorded 1880
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Cecil" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A fried ball of minced meat, breadcrumbs, onions, etc.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~114,554 people named Cecil in the US. Peaked in 1920 with 2,672 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Cecil?

The Life Path number for Cecil is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 9.

Is Cecil a boy or girl name?

Cecil is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 93% male and 7% female.

How many people are named Cecil in the US?

Approximately 114,554 people in the United States are named Cecil. The name peaked in 1920 with 2,672 recorded uses.

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