Cecilia vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,238
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cece, Celia, Ceci

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cecilia Rank #123
Iris Rank #71

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #123 for Cecilia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecilia ___

  • Cecilia Rose
  • Cecilia Jane
  • Cecilia Grace
  • Cecilia Louise
  • Cecilia Marie
  • Cecilia Faith

Iris ___

  • Iris Mae
  • Iris Louise
  • Iris Violet
  • Iris June
  • Iris Claire
  • Iris Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecilia

Sebastian Raphael Sylvia Augustine Vivienne

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecilia or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Cecilia at #123 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Iris mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Cecilia and Iris boy or girl names?

Cecilia is primarily a girl name. Iris is primarily a girl name.

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