Neil vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Neil Rank #866

Cedric Rank #945

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Neil or Cedric more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Neil and Cedric mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Neil and Cedric boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.