Gaynell vs Narcissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Narcissa

Girl #71,267 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"narcissus flower, sleep-inducing"

Origin: Greek narkissos via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Literary Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,267
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cissy, Narci, Cissa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gaynell Rank #12,766
Narcissa Rank #71,267

Gaynell is more popular, ranked #12766 vs #71267 for Narcissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gaynell ___

No pairings available yet.

Narcissa ___

  • Narcissa Rose
  • Narcissa Jane
  • Narcissa Elizabeth
  • Narcissa Violet
  • Narcissa Mae
  • Narcissa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gaynell

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If you choose Narcissa

Bellatrix Andromeda Draco Lucretia Celestia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaynell or Narcissa more popular?

Gaynell is more popular, ranked #12766 compared to Narcissa at #71267 in the United States.

What do Gaynell and Narcissa mean?

Narcissa means "narcissus flower, sleep-inducing" (Greek narkissos via Latin origin).

Are Gaynell and Narcissa boy or girl names?

Gaynell is primarily a boy name. Narcissa is primarily a girl name.

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