Dash vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English French Welsh

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Dash Rank #969

Cedric Rank #945

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Cedric more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Cedric mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Dash and Cedric boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.