Cecilia vs Sylvia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #361 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wood, forest"

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Cecilia Rank #123

Sylvia Rank #361

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #361 for Sylvia.

Is Cecilia or Sylvia more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Sylvia at #361 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Sylvia mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Sylvia means "wood, forest" (Latin origin).

Are Cecilia and Sylvia boy or girl names?

Cecilia is primarily a girl name. Sylvia is primarily a girl name.