Allister vs Cedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allister

Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,601
Total SSA Count: 51
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Dael Brenden Fitz Bowman

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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

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Hersh Helios Bowden Jaceon

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Popularity Comparison

Allister Rank #2,601

Cedrick Rank #2,713

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2713 for Cedrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allister or Cedrick more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Cedrick at #2713 in the United States.

What do Allister and Cedrick mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin).

Are Allister and Cedrick boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Cedrick is primarily a boy name.

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