Cecelia vs Cordelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecelia

Girl #568 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #1,065 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"jewel of the sea"

Origin: Celtic

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Cecelia Rank #568

Cordelia Rank #1,065

Cecelia is more popular, ranked #568 vs #1065 for Cordelia.

Is Cecelia or Cordelia more popular?

Cecelia is more popular, ranked #568 compared to Cordelia at #1065 in the United States.

What do Cecelia and Cordelia mean?

Cecelia means "of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan" (Latin origin). Cordelia means "jewel of the sea" (Celtic origin).

Are Cecelia and Cordelia boy or girl names?

Cecelia is primarily a girl name. Cordelia is primarily a girl name.