Cedric vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Cedric Rank #945

Billy Rank #1,051

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Cedric or Billy more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Billy mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Cedric and Billy boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.