Cedric vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Cedric Rank #945

Bear Rank #829

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Cedric or Bear more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Bear mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Cedric and Bear boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.