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Jamel vs Cedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamel

Boy #2,858 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,858
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

Jamel Rank #2,858
Cedrick Rank #2,713

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 vs #2858 for Jamel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamel or Cedrick more popular?

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 compared to Jamel at #2858 in the United States.

What do Jamel and Cedrick mean?

Jamel means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin). Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin).

Are Jamel and Cedrick boy or girl names?

Jamel is primarily a boy name. Cedrick is primarily a boy name.

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