Cecelia vs Madeleine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecelia

Girl #568 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan"

Origin: Latin

English Italian Spanish Irish Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Girl #437 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

French English German Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Cecelia Rank #568

Madeleine Rank #437

Madeleine is more popular, ranked #437 vs #568 for Cecelia.

Is Cecelia or Madeleine more popular?

Madeleine is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Cecelia at #568 in the United States.

What do Cecelia and Madeleine mean?

Cecelia means "of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan" (Latin origin). Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Cecelia and Madeleine boy or girl names?

Cecelia is primarily a girl name. Madeleine is primarily a girl name.