Dane vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Dane Rank #882

Cedric Rank #945

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Dane or Cedric more popular?

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Dane and Cedric mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Dane and Cedric boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.