Cecil Buckland

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cecil Buckland — Celtic
117K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cecil Buckland is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Cecil is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Cecil is a given name of Welsh origin. The name was associated with Monmouthshire and derives from the Old Welsh personal name Seisyllt. The name may be related to that of the local Celtic tribe (the Silures) and the successor kingdom (Essyllwg). Notable people with the given name include: Notable men with the given name Cecil Banes-Walker (1888–1915), English cricketer Cecil A. Beasley (1876–1959), American lawyer and politician Cecil Beaton (1904–1980), English photographer Cecil Boyd-Rochfort (1887–1983), British racehorse trainer Cecil Brooks III (born 1961), American drummer C. T. The surname Buckland: Andrew Buckland (playwright) (born 4 February 1954), South African playwright, performer and academic. Anne Walbank Buckland (1832–1899), English anthropologist, travel writer and author Caleb Henry Buckland, Canadian politician Francis Trevelyan Buckland (1826–1880), English surgeon, zoologist and natural historian Frank Buckland (ice hockey) (1902–1991), Canadian sports administrator Frank Buckland (politician) (1847–1915), New Zealand MP Herbert Tudor Buckland (1869–1951), British architect James Buckland (born 1981), English rugby union player Jessie Buckland (1878–1939), New Zealand photo. Cecil is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 117K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cecil reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cecil

Celtic

Cecil is a given name of Welsh origin. The name was associated with Monmouthshire and derives from the Old Welsh personal name Seisyllt. The name may be related to that of the local Celtic tribe (the Silures) and the successor kingdom (Essyllwg). Notable people with the given name include: Notable men with the given name Cecil Banes-Walker (1888–1915), English cricketer Cecil A. Beasley (1876–1959), American lawyer and politician Cecil Beaton (1904–1980), English photographer Cecil Boyd-Rochfort (1887–1983), British racehorse trainer Cecil Brooks III (born 1961), American drummer C. T.

Surname: Buckland

English

Andrew Buckland (playwright) (born 4 February 1954), South African playwright, performer and academic. Anne Walbank Buckland (1832–1899), English anthropologist, travel writer and author Caleb Henry Buckland, Canadian politician Francis Trevelyan Buckland (1826–1880), English surgeon, zoologist and natural historian Frank Buckland (ice hockey) (1902–1991), Canadian sports administrator Frank Buckland (politician) (1847–1915), New Zealand MP Herbert Tudor Buckland (1869–1951), British architect James Buckland (born 1981), English rugby union player Jessie Buckland (1878–1939), New Zealand photo.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cecil is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cecil by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Cecil Buckland

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cecil Buckland:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cecil?
The first name Cecil originates from Celtic. Cecil is a given name of Welsh origin. The name was associated with Monmouthshire and derives from the Old Welsh personal name Seisyllt. The name may be related to that of the local Celtic tribe (the Silures) and the successor kingdom (Essyllwg). Notable people with the given name include: Notable men with the given name Cecil Banes-Walker (1888–1915), English cricketer Cecil A. Beasley (1876–1959), American lawyer and politician Cecil Beaton (1904–1980), English photographer Cecil Boyd-Rochfort (1887–1983), British racehorse trainer Cecil Brooks III (born 1961), American drummer C. T.
When was Cecil most popular?
The name Cecil reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Buckland?
The surname Buckland originates from English. Andrew Buckland (playwright) (born 4 February 1954), South African playwright, performer and academic. Anne Walbank Buckland (1832–1899), English anthropologist, travel writer and author Caleb Henry Buckland, Canadian politician Francis Trevelyan Buckland (1826–1880), English surgeon, zoologist and natural historian Frank Buckland (ice hockey) (1902–1991), Canadian sports administrator Frank Buckland (politician) (1847–1915), New Zealand MP Herbert Tudor Buckland (1869–1951), British architect James Buckland (born 1981), English rugby union player Jessie Buckland (1878–1939), New Zealand photo.
What are the origins of the name Cecil Buckland?
The name Cecil Buckland combines two different traditions: the first name Cecil has Celtic roots, while the surname Buckland originates from English.
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