Cecilia vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Cecilia Rank #123

Richard Rank #232

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Cecilia or Richard more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Richard mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Cecilia and Richard boy or girl names?

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