Rex vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English French Welsh

✓ All Clear

Rex Rank #793

Cedric Rank #945

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Rex or Cedric more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Rex and Cedric mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Rex and Cedric boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.