Cecily vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecily

Girl #1,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Caecilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,601
Total SSA Count
131
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cece, Ceci, Cissy

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Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#50
Total SSA Count
5,699
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Coop

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cecily Rank #1,601
Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #1601 for Cecily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecily ___

  • Cecily Rose
  • Cecily Jane
  • Cecily Frances
  • Cecily Louise
  • Cecily Margaret
  • Cecily Anne

Cooper ___

  • Cooper James
  • Cooper Lee
  • Cooper Reid
  • Cooper Scott
  • Cooper Blake
  • Cooper Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecily

Edmund Archibald Beatrice Clementine Violet

If you choose Cooper

Mason Carter Hudson Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecily or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Cecily at #1601 in the United States.

What do Cecily and Cooper mean?

Cecily means "from the Caecilius family" (Latin origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Cecily and Cooper boy or girl names?

Cecily is primarily a girl name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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