Cedric
Cedric: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɛdɹɪk/
Meaning and origin of Cedric
Root meaning: “beloved”
- A male given name from Welsh.
Etymology
Invented by Walter Scott for Ivanhoe, possibly misread for Cerdic, name of a Saxon king, anglicized from Welsh caredig (“beloved”), in which case a doublet of Caradoc, Caradog, Caratacus, Craddock, Cradock, McCarthy, and McCarty. Alternatively Scott based Cedric on the Welsh name Cedrych (“spectacular bounty”).
How popular is Cedric?
Since 1880, 278 girls and 42,104 boys in the U.S. have been named Cedric (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3738 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #230 in 1974. In 2025, 209 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Cedric
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Cedric FAQ
What does the name Cedric mean?
Cedric traces back to a root meaning "beloved". A male given name from Welsh. Invented by Walter Scott for Ivanhoe, possibly misread for Cerdic, name of a Saxon king, anglicized from Welsh caredig (“beloved”), in which case a doublet of Caradoc, Caradog, Caratacus, Craddock, Cradock, McCarthy, and McCarty. Alternatively Scott based Cedric on the Welsh name Cedrych (“spectacular bounty”).
What is the origin of the name Cedric?
Cedric is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Cedric?
Since 1880, 278 girls and 42,104 boys in the U.S. have been named Cedric (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3738 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #230 in 1974. In 2025, 209 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cedric a boy or girl name?
Cedric is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 278 girls and 42,104 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.