Cecelia vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cecelia Rank #568
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #568 for Cecelia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecelia ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecelia

Sebastian Vivienne Cornelius Beatrice Ignatius

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecelia or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cecelia at #568 in the United States.

What do Cecelia and James mean?

Cecelia means "of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cecelia and James boy or girl names?

Cecelia is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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