Benedict vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benedict

Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English French Welsh

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Benedict Rank #915

Cedric Rank #945

Benedict is more popular, ranked #915 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Benedict or Cedric more popular?

Benedict is more popular, ranked #915 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Benedict and Cedric mean?

Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Benedict and Cedric boy or girl names?

Benedict is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.