Ricky vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#830
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#945
Total SSA Count
242
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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Popularity Comparison

Ricky Rank #830
Cedric Rank #945

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #945 for Cedric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricky or Cedric more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Cedric mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Ricky and Cedric boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.

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