Cedric vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#945
Total SSA Count
242
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#899
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cedric Rank #945
Colten Rank #899

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #945 for Cedric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedric or Colten more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Colten mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Cedric and Colten boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.

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