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Hersh vs Cedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hersh

Boy #2,880 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,880
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
1
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

Hersh Rank #2,880
Cedrick Rank #2,713

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 vs #2880 for Hersh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hersh or Cedrick more popular?

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 compared to Hersh at #2880 in the United States.

What do Hersh and Cedrick mean?

Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin).

Are Hersh and Cedrick boy or girl names?

Hersh is primarily a boy name. Cedrick is primarily a boy name.

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