Cedric vs Palmer

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cedric Rank #945
Palmer Rank #258

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 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

Palmer ___

  • Palmer Grace
  • Palmer Anne
  • Palmer Rose
  • Palmer Claire
  • Palmer Jane
  • Palmer Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedric

Edmund Roland Rosalind Bertram Clara

If you choose Palmer

Greer Sloane Beckett Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedric or Palmer more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Palmer mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin).

Are Cedric and Palmer boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Palmer is primarily a girl name.

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