Cedric vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Cedric Rank #945

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Cedric or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Nelson mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Cedric and Nelson boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.