Cecile vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecile

Girl #5,912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blind (from Latin caecus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Scandinavian Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,912
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cece, Cici

Playground Safety Score

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Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cecile Rank #5,912
Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #5912 for Cecile.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecile ___

  • Cecile Anne
  • Cecile Marie
  • Cecile Louise
  • Cecile Rose
  • Cecile Claire
  • Cecile Elise

Ella ___

  • Ella Grace
  • Ella Rose
  • Ella Mae
  • Ella Jane
  • Ella Claire
  • Ella Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecile

Adele Amelie Henri Marcel Camille

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecile or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Cecile at #5912 in the United States.

What do Cecile and Ella mean?

Cecile means "blind (from Latin caecus)" (Latin origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Cecile and Ella boy or girl names?

Cecile is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.

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