Cedric vs Stanley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stanley

Boy #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#877
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Stan

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Popularity Comparison

Cedric Rank #945
Stanley Rank #877

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 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

Stanley ___

  • Stanley James
  • Stanley Edward
  • Stanley William
  • Stanley Thomas
  • Stanley Lee
  • Stanley Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedric

Edmund Roland Rosalind Bertram Clara

If you choose Stanley

Walter Harold Dorothy Harvey Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedric or Stanley more popular?

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Stanley mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Cedric and Stanley boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Stanley is primarily a boy name.

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