Cecelia vs Melany

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecelia

Girl #568 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #438 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"black, dark-colored"

Origin: Greek (melas)

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Cecelia Rank #568

Melany Rank #438

Melany is more popular, ranked #438 vs #568 for Cecelia.

Is Cecelia or Melany more popular?

Melany is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Cecelia at #568 in the United States.

What do Cecelia and Melany mean?

Cecelia means "of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan" (Latin origin). Melany means "black, dark-colored" (Greek (melas) origin).

Are Cecelia and Melany boy or girl names?

Cecelia is primarily a girl name. Melany is primarily a girl name.