Vance vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vance

Boy #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English French Welsh

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Vance Rank #996

Cedric Rank #945

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #996 for Vance.

Is Vance or Cedric more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Vance at #996 in the United States.

What do Vance and Cedric mean?

Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Vance and Cedric boy or girl names?

Vance is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.