Arlan vs Cedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedrick

Boy #2,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of splendor, bounty"

Origin: Celtic (via literary invention)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,713
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ced

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arlan Rank #2,775
Cedrick Rank #2,713

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlan ___

  • Arlan James
  • Arlan Lee
  • Arlan Ray
  • Arlan Dean
  • Arlan Wayne
  • Arlan Dale

Cedrick ___

  • Cedrick James
  • Cedrick Michael
  • Cedrick Wayne
  • Cedrick Dean
  • Cedrick Allen
  • Cedrick Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arlan

Harlan Glen Darla Marlene Carla

If you choose Cedrick

Kendrick Darius Marcus Aaliyah Janelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlan or Cedrick more popular?

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Arlan and Cedrick mean?

Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin). Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin).

Are Arlan and Cedrick boy or girl names?

Arlan is primarily a boy name. Cedrick is primarily a boy name.

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