Cecelia vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecelia

Girl #568 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #508 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, helper"

Origin: Greek

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Cecelia Rank #568

Alexis Rank #508

Alexis is more popular, ranked #508 vs #568 for Cecelia.

Is Cecelia or Alexis more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #508 compared to Cecelia at #568 in the United States.

What do Cecelia and Alexis mean?

Cecelia means "of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan" (Latin origin). Alexis means "defender, helper" (Greek origin).

Are Cecelia and Alexis boy or girl names?

Cecelia is primarily a girl name. Alexis is primarily a girl name.