Cedric
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning battle leader; a form of Cerdic.
How Cedric has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #863 |
| 2016 | #909 |
| 2017 | #977 |
| 2018 | #968 |
| 2020 | #969 |
| 2022 | #958 |
| 2024 | #944 |
Cedric by the numbers
In 2025, 27 babies in England and Wales were named Cedric. In the US, 207 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 976 babies in 1982, so it is a 1980s name that has since fallen a long way.
Names that come from Cedric
Forms of Cedric in other languages, names built from it, and names that mean a son or daughter of it. Not always the same sex.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Cedric. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Cedric
Names that are said the same way as Cedric, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean a leader
Like Cedric, each of these has a leader in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Cedric, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Cedric
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