Cedrick vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedrick

Boy #2,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of splendor, bounty"

Origin: Celtic (via literary invention)

Welsh English American African American

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Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Cedrick Rank #2,713

Shannon Rank #2,609

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2713 for Cedrick.

Is Cedrick or Shannon more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Cedrick at #2713 in the United States.

What do Cedrick and Shannon mean?

Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cedrick and Shannon boy or girl names?

Cedrick is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.