Cedric vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Cedric Rank #945

Howard Rank #1,056

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Cedric or Howard more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Howard mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cedric and Howard boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.