Cedric vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Cedric Rank #945

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Cedric or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Alec mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Cedric and Alec boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.