Cedric vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Cedric Rank #945

Harold Rank #991

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Cedric or Harold more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Harold mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Cedric and Harold boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.