Richard vs Cecelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #568 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan"

Origin: Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Cecelia Rank #568

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #568 for Cecelia.

Is Richard or Cecelia more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cecelia at #568 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cecelia mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cecelia means "of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Cecelia boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Cecelia is primarily a girl name.