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Lucilla vs Cecilia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,238
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lucilla Rank #6,340
Cecilia Rank #123

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #6340 for Lucilla.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucilla or Cecilia more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Lucilla at #6340 in the United States.

What do Lucilla and Cecilia mean?

Lucilla means "Diminutive of Lucia (light)" (Latin origin). Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Lucilla and Cecilia boy or girl names?

Lucilla is primarily a girl name. Cecilia is primarily a girl name.

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