Cedrick vs Devante

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedrick

Boy #2,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of splendor, bounty"

Origin: Celtic (via literary invention)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,713
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ced

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Devante

Boy #2,631 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"enduring, steadfast (via Dante)"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,631
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev, Dee, Vante

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cedrick Rank #2,713
Devante Rank #2,631

Devante is more popular, ranked #2631 vs #2713 for Cedrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cedrick ___

  • Cedrick James
  • Cedrick Michael
  • Cedrick Wayne
  • Cedrick Dean
  • Cedrick Allen
  • Cedrick Omar

Devante ___

  • Devante James
  • Devante Michael
  • Devante Antonio
  • Devante Xavier
  • Devante Lamar
  • Devante Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedrick

Kendrick Darius Marcus Aaliyah Janelle

If you choose Devante

Dominique Marcus Darius Amara Janae

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedrick or Devante more popular?

Devante is more popular, ranked #2631 compared to Cedrick at #2713 in the United States.

What do Cedrick and Devante mean?

Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin). Devante means "enduring, steadfast (via Dante)" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Cedrick and Devante boy or girl names?

Cedrick is primarily a boy name. Devante is primarily a boy name.

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