Cecelia vs Mavis

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Mavis

Girl #566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song thrush, songbird"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
532
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mave, Mavie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cecelia Rank #568
Mavis Rank #566

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 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

Mavis ___

  • Mavis June
  • Mavis Pearl
  • Mavis Rose
  • Mavis Grace
  • Mavis Irene
  • Mavis Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecelia

Sebastian Vivienne Cornelius Beatrice Ignatius

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecelia or Mavis more popular?

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Cecelia at #568 in the United States.

What do Cecelia and Mavis mean?

Cecelia means "of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan" (Latin origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Cecelia and Mavis boy or girl names?

Cecelia is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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