Cedrick vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedrick

Boy #2,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of splendor, bounty"

Origin: Celtic (via literary invention)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,713
Total SSA Count: 48
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Olen Kato Judge Niccolo

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Allister

Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,601
Total SSA Count: 51
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cedrick Rank #2,713

Allister Rank #2,601

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2713 for Cedrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedrick or Allister more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Cedrick at #2713 in the United States.

What do Cedrick and Allister mean?

Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cedrick and Allister boy or girl names?

Cedrick is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.

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