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Jansen vs Cedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,836
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

Jansen Rank #2,836
Cedrick Rank #2,713

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 vs #2836 for Jansen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jansen or Cedrick more popular?

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Jansen and Cedrick mean?

Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin). Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin).

Are Jansen and Cedrick boy or girl names?

Jansen is primarily a boy name. Cedrick is primarily a boy name.

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