Cecilia vs Elsie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

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Cecilia Rank #123

Elsie Rank #155

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #155 for Elsie.

Is Cecilia or Elsie more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Elsie at #155 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Elsie mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Cecilia and Elsie boy or girl names?

Cecilia is primarily a girl name. Elsie is primarily a girl name.