Rodney vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English French Welsh

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Rodney Rank #1,086

Cedric Rank #945

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Rodney or Cedric more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Cedric mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Rodney and Cedric boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.