Cecil Walston

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cecil Walston — Celtic
117K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cecil Walston 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 Walston: Blake Walston (born 2001), American baseball player Bobby Walston (1928–1987), American football player, coach, and administrator Charles Walston (or Waldstein, 1856–1927), American and British archaeologist, cosmopolite, and Olympics competitor; father of Henry Henry Walston (1912–1991), British baron, farmer, agricultural researcher, and politician; son of Charles J. Roddy Walston (born ?), American musician and member of the band J. 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: Walston

English

Blake Walston (born 2001), American baseball player Bobby Walston (1928–1987), American football player, coach, and administrator Charles Walston (or Waldstein, 1856–1927), American and British archaeologist, cosmopolite, and Olympics competitor; father of Henry Henry Walston (1912–1991), British baron, farmer, agricultural researcher, and politician; son of Charles J. Roddy Walston (born ?), American musician and member of the band J.

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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 Walston:

1
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Walston?
The surname Walston originates from English. Blake Walston (born 2001), American baseball player Bobby Walston (1928–1987), American football player, coach, and administrator Charles Walston (or Waldstein, 1856–1927), American and British archaeologist, cosmopolite, and Olympics competitor; father of Henry Henry Walston (1912–1991), British baron, farmer, agricultural researcher, and politician; son of Charles J. Roddy Walston (born ?), American musician and member of the band J.
What are the origins of the name Cecil Walston?
The name Cecil Walston combines two different traditions: the first name Cecil has Celtic roots, while the surname Walston originates from English.
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