Cecelia vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecelia

Girl #568 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Cecelia Rank #568

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #568 for Cecelia.

Is Cecelia or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cecelia at #568 in the United States.

What do Cecelia and Richard mean?

Cecelia means "of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Cecelia and Richard boy or girl names?

Cecelia is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.