Arlette vs Cecelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlette

Girl #583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle, noble strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Norman English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#583
Total SSA Count
516
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Arla, Lettie

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Cecelia

Girl #568 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish Irish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#568
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cece, Celia, Ceci

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Popularity Comparison

Arlette Rank #583
Cecelia Rank #568

Cecelia is more popular, ranked #568 vs #583 for Arlette.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlette ___

  • Arlette Marie
  • Arlette Claire
  • Arlette Louise
  • Arlette Elise
  • Arlette Sophie
  • Arlette Blanc

Cecelia ___

  • Cecelia Rose
  • Cecelia Marie
  • Cecelia Jane
  • Cecelia Grace
  • Cecelia Violet
  • Cecelia Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlette

Colette Simone Marcel Renée Odette

If you choose Cecelia

Sebastian Vivienne Cornelius Beatrice Ignatius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlette or Cecelia more popular?

Cecelia is more popular, ranked #568 compared to Arlette at #583 in the United States.

What do Arlette and Cecelia mean?

Arlette means "eagle, noble strength" (Germanic origin). Cecelia means "of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan" (Latin origin).

Are Arlette and Cecelia boy or girl names?

Arlette is primarily a girl name. Cecelia is primarily a girl name.

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