Cedric vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English French Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Cedric Rank #945

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Cedric or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Harry mean?

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

Are Cedric and Harry boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.