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Cece

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Pronounced SEE-see /ˈsi.si/High

Meaning: A pet form of Cecilia/Cecelia — from the Roman Caecilius, from Latin caecus, 'blind'Medium

In 30 seconds: Blind: Cece pets Cecilia — from Roman Caecilius, 'blind'. Sweet, sunny, and warm (said 'SEE-see').

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningA pet form of Cecilia/Cecelia — from the Roman Caecilius, from Latin caecus, 'blind'

U.S. rank (2025)#6594 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 535

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cece is a pet form of Cecilia/Cecelia — from the Roman family name Caecilius, from Latin caecus, 'blind'. St Cecilia is the beloved patron saint of music. A sweet, sunny, modern pet-name (the singer CeCe Winans; said 'SEE-see'; also CeeCee).

It registers thinly as a formal name. Rare on its own, blind at the root, and sunny.

Did you know? Cecilia comes from the Roman Caecilius, 'blind' (Latin caecus) — St Cecilia is the patron of music — Cece is its sweet, sunny pet form (said 'SEE-see').

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Cecilia — root etymology

Variations

CeeceeCiciCecilia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cece mean?

Cece pets Cecilia — from the Roman Caecilius, Latin 'blind'.

How do you pronounce Cece?

It's said SEE-see /ˈsi.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cece a boy or girl name?

Cece is a girl's name.

How popular is Cece?

Cece is a rare given name in the U.S.