Cedric vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Cedric Rank #945

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Cedric or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Ray mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Cedric and Ray boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.