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Herman vs Cedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herman

Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,654
Total SSA Count
50
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

Herman Rank #2,654
Cedrick Rank #2,713

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 vs #2713 for Cedrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herman or Cedrick more popular?

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 compared to Cedrick at #2713 in the United States.

What do Herman and Cedrick mean?

Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin). Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin).

Are Herman and Cedrick boy or girl names?

Herman is primarily a boy name. Cedrick is primarily a boy name.

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