Cordelia vs Cecilia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cordelia

Girl #1,065 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"jewel of the sea"

Origin: Celtic

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Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Cordelia Rank #1,065

Cecilia Rank #123

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #1065 for Cordelia.

Is Cordelia or Cecilia more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Cordelia at #1065 in the United States.

What do Cordelia and Cecilia mean?

Cordelia means "jewel of the sea" (Celtic origin). Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Cordelia and Cecilia boy or girl names?

Cordelia is primarily a girl name. Cecilia is primarily a girl name.