Cedric vs Mathew

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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Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty

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Popularity Comparison

Cedric Rank #945
Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 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

Mathew ___

  • Mathew James
  • Mathew Thomas
  • Mathew David
  • Mathew John
  • Mathew Alexander
  • Mathew William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedric

Edmund Roland Rosalind Bertram Clara

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedric or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Mathew mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cedric and Mathew boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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