Lillian vs Cecilia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lillian

Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Lillian Rank #54

Cecilia Rank #123

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #123 for Cecilia.

Is Lillian or Cecilia more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Cecilia at #123 in the United States.

What do Lillian and Cecilia mean?

Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin). Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Lillian and Cecilia boy or girl names?

Lillian is primarily a girl name. Cecilia is primarily a girl name.