Howard vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English French Welsh

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Howard Rank #1,056

Cedric Rank #945

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Cedric more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Cedric mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Howard and Cedric boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.