Cedric vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

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Cedric Rank #945

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Cedric or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Wes mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Cedric and Wes boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.