Cedric vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English French Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Cedric Rank #945

Gary Rank #1,133

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Cedric or Gary more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Gary mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cedric and Gary boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.