Boden vs Cedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boden

Boy #818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who brings news"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#818
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bo

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Boden Rank #818
Cedric Rank #945

Boden is more popular, ranked #818 vs #945 for Cedric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boden ___

  • Boden James
  • Boden Lee
  • Boden Cole
  • Boden Gray
  • Boden Reid
  • Boden Scott

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 Boden

Hadley Grayson Avery Peyton Kinsley

If you choose Cedric

Edmund Roland Rosalind Bertram Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boden or Cedric more popular?

Boden is more popular, ranked #818 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Boden and Cedric mean?

Boden means "one who brings news" (Old English origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Boden and Cedric boy or girl names?

Boden is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.

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