Cedric vs Harold

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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Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Harry, Hal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cedric Rank #945
Harold Rank #991

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #991 for Harold.

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

Harold ___

  • Harold James
  • Harold Edward
  • Harold Thomas
  • Harold Francis
  • Harold David
  • Harold William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedric

Edmund Roland Rosalind Bertram Clara

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedric or Harold more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Harold mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Cedric and Harold boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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