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Murray vs Cedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,744
Total SSA Count
48
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

Murray Rank #2,744
Cedrick Rank #2,713

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 vs #2744 for Murray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murray or Cedrick more popular?

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Cedrick mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin).

Are Murray and Cedrick boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Cedrick is primarily a boy name.

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