Cedric vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English French Welsh

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Cedric Rank #945

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Cedric or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Rex mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Cedric and Rex boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.