Cedric vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Cedric Rank #945

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Cedric or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Shepard mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Cedric and Shepard boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.