Richard vs Cecilia

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 #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Cecilia Rank #123

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Cecilia more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cecilia mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Cecilia boy or girl names?

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