Ruby vs Cecilia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruby

Girl #63 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color of passion"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Ruby Rank #63

Cecilia Rank #123

Ruby is more popular, ranked #63 vs #123 for Cecilia.

Is Ruby or Cecilia more popular?

Ruby is more popular, ranked #63 compared to Cecilia at #123 in the United States.

What do Ruby and Cecilia mean?

Ruby means "deep red, the color of passion" (Latin origin). Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Ruby and Cecilia boy or girl names?

Ruby is primarily a girl name. Cecilia is primarily a girl name.