Wallace vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wallace

Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English French Welsh

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Wallace Rank #981

Cedric Rank #945

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #981 for Wallace.

Is Wallace or Cedric more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Wallace at #981 in the United States.

What do Wallace and Cedric mean?

Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Wallace and Cedric boy or girl names?

Wallace is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.