Cecilia vs James

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cecilia Rank #123
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

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 Cecilia

Sebastian Raphael Sylvia Augustine Vivienne

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecilia or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cecilia at #123 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and James mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cecilia and James boy or girl names?

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

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