Cedric vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Cedric Rank #945

Carl Rank #1,035

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Cedric or Carl more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Carl mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Cedric and Carl boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.