Bray vs Cedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Cedrick Rank #2,713

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

Cedrick ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Cedrick

Kendrick Darius Marcus Aaliyah Janelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Cedrick more popular?

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Cedrick mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin).

Are Bray and Cedrick boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Cedrick is primarily a boy name.

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