Sylvia vs Cecilia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvia

Girl #361 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wood, forest"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

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Sylvia Rank #361

Cecilia Rank #123

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #361 for Sylvia.

Is Sylvia or Cecilia more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Sylvia at #361 in the United States.

What do Sylvia and Cecilia mean?

Sylvia means "wood, forest" (Latin origin). Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Sylvia and Cecilia boy or girl names?

Sylvia is primarily a girl name. Cecilia is primarily a girl name.