Cecil Garrett

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cecil Garrett — Celtic
117K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cecil Garrett 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 Garrett: Abraham Ellison Garrett (1830–1907), American politician Ada Sawyer Garrett (1856–1938), American socialite Adrian Garrett (1943–2021), American baseball player and coach Agnes Garrett (1845–1935), English suffragist and interior designer Akala Garrett (born 2005), American track and field athlete Alexander Charles Garrett (1832—1924), American Episcopal bishop Allison Garrett (born 1964), American attorney, inventor and educator Almeida Garrett (1799–1854), Portuguese poet, playwright, novelist, and politician Alvin Garrett (born 1956), American football player Alvin Garrett (singer) (born c.. 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: Garrett

Portuguese

Abraham Ellison Garrett (1830–1907), American politician Ada Sawyer Garrett (1856–1938), American socialite Adrian Garrett (1943–2021), American baseball player and coach Agnes Garrett (1845–1935), English suffragist and interior designer Akala Garrett (born 2005), American track and field athlete Alexander Charles Garrett (1832—1924), American Episcopal bishop Allison Garrett (born 1964), American attorney, inventor and educator Almeida Garrett (1799–1854), Portuguese poet, playwright, novelist, and politician Alvin Garrett (born 1956), American football player Alvin Garrett (singer) (born c..

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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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Numerology

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

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Garrett?
The surname Garrett originates from Portuguese. Abraham Ellison Garrett (1830–1907), American politician Ada Sawyer Garrett (1856–1938), American socialite Adrian Garrett (1943–2021), American baseball player and coach Agnes Garrett (1845–1935), English suffragist and interior designer Akala Garrett (born 2005), American track and field athlete Alexander Charles Garrett (1832—1924), American Episcopal bishop Allison Garrett (born 1964), American attorney, inventor and educator Almeida Garrett (1799–1854), Portuguese poet, playwright, novelist, and politician Alvin Garrett (born 1956), American football player Alvin Garrett (singer) (born c..
What are the origins of the name Cecil Garrett?
The name Cecil Garrett combines two different traditions: the first name Cecil has Celtic roots, while the surname Garrett originates from Portuguese.
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