Cecile vs James

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

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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

Cecile Rank #5,912
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

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 Cecile

Adele Amelie Henri Marcel Camille

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecile or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cecile at #5912 in the United States.

What do Cecile and James mean?

Cecile means "blind (from Latin caecus)" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cecile and James boy or girl names?

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

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