Edison vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #945
Total SSA Count: 242
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Cedric Rank #945

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #945 for Cedric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Cedric more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Edison and Cedric mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Edison and Cedric boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.

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