Cecilia vs Quinn

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

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Quinn

Girl #96 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wisdom, intelligence, reason"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Conn)

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#96
Total SSA Count
2,689
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Qui, Quy, Quie

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Popularity Comparison

Cecilia Rank #123
Quinn Rank #96

Quinn is more popular, ranked #96 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

Quinn ___

  • Quinn Elizabeth
  • Quinn Marie
  • Quinn Alexandra
  • Quinn Grace
  • Quinn Isabelle
  • Quinn Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecilia

Sebastian Raphael Sylvia Augustine Vivienne

If you choose Quinn

Reese Blake Riley Avery Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecilia or Quinn more popular?

Quinn is more popular, ranked #96 compared to Cecilia at #123 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Quinn mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Quinn means "wisdom, intelligence, reason" (Irish Gaelic (Conn) origin).

Are Cecilia and Quinn boy or girl names?

Cecilia is primarily a girl name. Quinn is primarily a girl name.

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