Cecilia vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecilia

Sebastian Raphael Sylvia Augustine Vivienne

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecilia or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cecilia at #123 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Olivia mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Cecilia and Olivia boy or girl names?

Cecilia is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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