Cecily vs Marlo

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

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Marlo

Boy #1,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"remnants of the lake"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,696
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, May, Maie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cecily Rank #1,601
Marlo Rank #1,696

Cecily is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1696 for Marlo.

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

Marlo ___

  • Marlo James
  • Marlo Ray
  • Marlo Lee
  • Marlo Finn
  • Marlo West

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecily

Edmund Archibald Beatrice Clementine Violet

If you choose Marlo

Arlo Harlow Cora Marlowe Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecily or Marlo more popular?

Cecily is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Cecily and Marlo mean?

Cecily means "from the Caecilius family" (Latin origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Cecily and Marlo boy or girl names?

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

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