Cedric vs Marcel

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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Marcel

Boy #753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little warrior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Belgian German Dutch Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#753
Total SSA Count
339
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Marc, Marce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cedric Rank #945
Marcel Rank #753

Marcel is more popular, ranked #753 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

Marcel ___

  • Marcel Louis
  • Marcel Henri
  • Marcel Pierre
  • Marcel Andre
  • Marcel Jean
  • Marcel Francois

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedric

Edmund Roland Rosalind Bertram Clara

If you choose Marcel

Juliette Camille Hugo Mathieu Elise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedric or Marcel more popular?

Marcel is more popular, ranked #753 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Marcel mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Marcel means "little warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Cedric and Marcel boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Marcel is primarily a boy name.

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