Cedric vs Benedict

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

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Cedric Rank #945

Benedict Rank #915

Benedict is more popular, ranked #915 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Cedric or Benedict more popular?

Benedict is more popular, ranked #915 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Benedict mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin).

Are Cedric and Benedict boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Benedict is primarily a boy name.