Cedric vs Douglas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#855
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Doug, Dougie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cedric Rank #945
Douglas Rank #855

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #945 for Cedric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cedric ___

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

Douglas ___

  • Douglas James
  • Douglas William
  • Douglas Scott
  • Douglas Lee
  • Douglas Alan
  • Douglas Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedric

Edmund Roland Rosalind Bertram Clara

If you choose Douglas

Donald Kenneth Craig Bruce Sandra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedric or Douglas more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Douglas mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cedric and Douglas boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.

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