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Hanson vs Cedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,840
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hanson Rank #2,840
Cedrick Rank #2,713

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 vs #2840 for Hanson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanson or Cedrick more popular?

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 compared to Hanson at #2840 in the United States.

What do Hanson and Cedrick mean?

Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin). Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin).

Are Hanson and Cedrick boy or girl names?

Hanson is primarily a boy name. Cedrick is primarily a boy name.

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