Cecily vs Honesty

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Honesty

Girl #1,402 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"truthfulness, integrity"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,402
Total SSA Count
159
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nesty, Honey

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cecily Rank #1,601
Honesty Rank #1,402

Honesty is more popular, ranked #1402 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

Honesty ___

  • Honesty Grace
  • Honesty Joy
  • Honesty Faith
  • Honesty Pearl
  • Honesty Marie
  • Honesty Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecily

Edmund Archibald Beatrice Clementine Violet

If you choose Honesty

Harmony Journey Destiny Courage True

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecily or Honesty more popular?

Honesty is more popular, ranked #1402 compared to Cecily at #1601 in the United States.

What do Cecily and Honesty mean?

Cecily means "from the Caecilius family" (Latin origin). Honesty means "truthfulness, integrity" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Cecily and Honesty boy or girl names?

Cecily is primarily a girl name. Honesty is primarily a girl name.

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