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Cedric

SED-rik

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Possibly from Welsh 'Cadarch' or invented by author Sir Walter Scott for literary effect. Romantic and noble, forever literary through King Arthur legends.”

Popularity Over Time

Cedric US popularity rank over timeRank 1796 in 1910 to rank 230 in 1974. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#230#1013#17961903192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #944 in the United States.

Origin

LiteraryWelsh

Syllables

2

Nicknames

CedeRic

Style

RomanticElegantLiteraryVintageClassic

Famous Bearers

  • Cedric Diggory from Harry Potter
  • Cedric the Entertainer

Collections

Literary Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across English-speaking and European cultures

People Also Ask

Possibly from Welsh 'Cadarch' or invented by author Sir Walter Scott for literary effect. Romantic and noble, forever literary through King Arthur legends.

Cedric is currently ranked #944 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Cedric include Cede, Ric.

Names that pair beautifully with Cedric include Rosalind, Cordelia, Imogen, Leander, Florian.