Cedric: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Bounty, pattern — literary and noble
Cedric as a Boy Name
- Origin
- Celtic
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #969
- Peak
- #230 in 1974
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Cedric Means
Cedric is a boy name of Celtic origin. Bounty, pattern — literary and noble
How Popular Cedric Is
Cedric currently ranks #969 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #230 in 1974. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Cedric
- Cedric peaked at #230 in the U.S. in 1974.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Cédric as a Boy Name
- Origin
- French
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- Outside top 1,000
- Peak
- Steady
What Cédric Means
Cédric is a boy name of French origin. A chief of bounty whose generosity enriches every life.
How Popular Cédric Is
Cédric sits outside the US top 1,000 right now, which makes it a distinctive boy name: familiar enough to say, rare enough to feel like yours.
Good to Know About Cédric
- Cédric is a name with French elegance and history.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Names Like Cedric
Other Celtic names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Cedric
Celtic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Cedric.
Questions About Cedric
What does Cedric mean?
Cedric is a boy name of Celtic origin. Bounty, pattern — literary and noble
How popular is Cedric?
Cedric currently ranks #969 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #230 in 1974. It has held steady.
Where does Cedric come from?
Cedric comes from Celtic roots. Cedric peaked at #230 in the U.S. in 1974.
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