Cece vs Marlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cece

Girl #6,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly (folk reinterpretation)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,374
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
CeeCee

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Marlyn

Girl #6,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake"

Origin: Hebrew/Welsh

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,350
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Lynn, Marlie

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Popularity Comparison

Cece Rank #6,374
Marlyn Rank #6,350

Marlyn is more popular, ranked #6350 vs #6374 for Cece.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cece ___

  • Cece Mae
  • Cece Belle
  • Cece Jo
  • Cece Renee
  • Cece Grace
  • Cece Anne

Marlyn ___

  • Marlyn Rose
  • Marlyn Grace
  • Marlyn Jean
  • Marlyn Anne
  • Marlyn Claire
  • Marlyn Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cece

Gigi Lulu Bea Nora Mimi

If you choose Marlyn

Donna Linda Beverly Gary Roger

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cece or Marlyn more popular?

Marlyn is more popular, ranked #6350 compared to Cece at #6374 in the United States.

What do Cece and Marlyn mean?

Cece means "heavenly (folk reinterpretation)" (Latin origin). Marlyn means "beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake" (Hebrew/Welsh origin).

Are Cece and Marlyn boy or girl names?

Cece is primarily a girl name. Marlyn is primarily a girl name.

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