Cedric vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Cedric Rank #945

Dash Rank #969

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Cedric or Dash more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Dash mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Cedric and Dash boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.