Cordelia vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cordelia

Girl #1,065 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"jewel of the sea"

Origin: Celtic

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Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Cordelia Rank #1,065

Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #1065 for Cordelia.

Is Cordelia or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Cordelia at #1065 in the United States.

What do Cordelia and Emily mean?

Cordelia means "jewel of the sea" (Celtic origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Cordelia and Emily boy or girl names?

Cordelia is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.