Celia vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Celia

Girl #734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#734
Total SSA Count
382
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ceil, Cee, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Celia Rank #734
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #734 for Celia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celia ___

  • Celia Rose
  • Celia Grace
  • Celia Anne
  • Celia Jane
  • Celia Mae
  • Celia Joy

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Celia

Felix Julian Cordelia Viola Sebastian

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celia or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Celia at #734 in the United States.

What do Celia and Theodore mean?

Celia means "heaven, the sky" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Celia and Theodore boy or girl names?

Celia is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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