Bobby vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English French Welsh

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Cedric Rank #945

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Cedric more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Cedric mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Bobby and Cedric boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.