Cedrick vs Gareth

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

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Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,658
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gaz, Gary

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cedrick Rank #2,713
Gareth Rank #2,658

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 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

Gareth ___

  • Gareth Owen
  • Gareth Rhys
  • Gareth James
  • Gareth David
  • Gareth Thomas
  • Gareth Morgan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cedrick

Kendrick Darius Marcus Aaliyah Janelle

If you choose Gareth

Rhiannon Owen Bronwen Alun Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedrick or Gareth more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Cedrick at #2713 in the United States.

What do Cedrick and Gareth mean?

Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin). Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin).

Are Cedrick and Gareth boy or girl names?

Cedrick is primarily a boy name. Gareth is primarily a boy name.

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