Alec vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Alec Rank #880

Cedric Rank #945

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Alec or Cedric more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Alec and Cedric mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Alec and Cedric boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.