Cain vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Cain Rank #979

Cedric Rank #945

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #979 for Cain.

Is Cain or Cedric more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Cain at #979 in the United States.

What do Cain and Cedric mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Cain and Cedric boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.