Cedric vs Mael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

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Cedric Rank #945

Mael Rank #1,060

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #1060 for Mael.

Is Cedric or Mael more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Mael at #1060 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Mael mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Cedric and Mael boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.