Cecil

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At a glance

Cecil ranks #1665 for dogs. It is almost always a boy's name (97% male). It is most popular with Beagles.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Cecil?

#1,665dog name of 19,856
1 in 7,130male dogs
62dogs in the records
#2,328cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 3%Boys 90%Not recorded 7%

3% girls · 97% boys among 58 dogs with a recorded sex

Cecil over the years

Falling
01.63.22013: 0.0, 2014: 1.9, 2015: 0.0, 2016: 1.8, 2017: 1.5, 2018: 0.2, 2019: 0.0, 2020: 2.8, 2021: 0.6, 2022: 0.5, 2023: 0.0, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Cecil per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Cecil

Questions

Is Cecil a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (97% male).

How popular is Cecil for dogs?

Cecil is the #1,665 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 62 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Cecil?

Cecil is said in 2 syllables: Ce·cil. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Cecil?

Zizel, Cece and Cesar sound similar.

What breeds are often named Cecil?

Beagles, Chinese Cresteds and Pembroke Welsh Corgis are the breeds most often called Cecil.

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