Akira vs Cedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,515
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cedrick

Boy #2,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of splendor, bounty"

Origin: Celtic (via literary invention)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,713
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Akira Rank #2,515
Cedrick Rank #2,713

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 vs #2713 for Cedrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Cedrick more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 compared to Cedrick at #2713 in the United States.

What do Akira and Cedrick mean?

Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin). Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin).

Are Akira and Cedrick boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a boy name. Cedrick is primarily a boy name.

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