Cedric

Cedric is a English boy's name. A name invented by Sir Walter Scott, possibly based on Saxon name Cerdic. Its literary connections and distinctive sound have a distinguished quality.

How popular is Cedric in the United States?

In 2024, 242 boys in the United States were named Cedric, making it the 944th most popular boy's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 787th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 987 births.

Records for Cedric go back to 1890, and 42,167 babies have been given the name since.

What Cedric means and where it comes from

A name invented by Sir Walter Scott, possibly based on Saxon name Cerdic. Its literary connections and distinctive sound have a distinguished quality. Celtic name possibly meaning "bounty" or "kindly." Has a distinguished, literary quality.

Cedric is of English origin, described as literary and distinguished in style.

Is Cedric a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 242 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Cedric

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cedric mean?

A name invented by Sir Walter Scott, possibly based on Saxon name Cerdic. Its literary connections and distinctive sound have a distinguished quality.

Where does the name Cedric come from?

Cedric is of English origin, and is usually described as literary and distinguished in style.

How popular is Cedric in the United States?

In 2024, 242 boys in the United States were named Cedric, making it the 944th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Cedric a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 242 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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