Ray vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Ray Rank #777

Cedric Rank #945

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Ray or Cedric more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Ray and Cedric mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Ray and Cedric boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.