Cedric vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cedric Rank #945

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Cedric or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Abner mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cedric and Abner boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.