Bobby vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,126
Total SSA Count
189
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bob, Rob

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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
Nicknames
Ced, Rick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bobby Rank #1,126
Cedric Rank #945

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bobby ___

  • Bobby James
  • Bobby Ray
  • Bobby Lee
  • Bobby Dean
  • Bobby Wayne
  • Bobby Dale

Cedric ___

  • Cedric James
  • Cedric Arthur
  • Cedric William
  • Cedric Thomas
  • Cedric George
  • Cedric Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bobby

Billy Tommy Susie Jimmy Danny

If you choose Cedric

Edmund Roland Rosalind Bertram Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bobby or Cedric more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Cedric mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Bobby and Cedric boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.

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