Ben vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Ben Rank #802

Cedric Rank #945

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Ben or Cedric more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Ben and Cedric mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Ben and Cedric boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.