Celeste vs Serena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Serena

Girl #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil, serene, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seri, Rena, Ser

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Celeste Rank #198
Serena Rank #332

Celeste is more popular, ranked #198 vs #332 for Serena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celeste ___

  • Celeste Marie
  • Celeste Rose
  • Celeste June
  • Celeste Eloise
  • Celeste Anne
  • Celeste Louise

Serena ___

  • Serena Rose
  • Serena Grace
  • Serena Joy
  • Serena Marie
  • Serena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Celeste

Violet Iris Aurora Sebastian Felix

If you choose Serena

Venus Valentina Sebastian Julian Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celeste or Serena more popular?

Celeste is more popular, ranked #198 compared to Serena at #332 in the United States.

What do Celeste and Serena mean?

Celeste means "heavenly, of the sky" (Latin origin). Serena means "tranquil, serene, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Celeste and Serena boy or girl names?

Celeste is primarily a girl name. Serena is primarily a girl name.

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