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Cecile vs Cecilia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,238
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cecile Rank #5,912
Cecilia Rank #123

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #5912 for Cecile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecile or Cecilia more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Cecile at #5912 in the United States.

What do Cecile and Cecilia mean?

Cecile means "blind (from Latin caecus)" (Latin origin). Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Cecile and Cecilia boy or girl names?

Cecile is primarily a girl name. Cecilia is primarily a girl name.

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