Cedrick vs Imani

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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Imani

Girl #526 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili African American East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#526
Total SSA Count
583
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mani, Ima

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Popularity Comparison

Cedrick Rank #2,713
Imani Rank #526

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 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

Imani ___

  • Imani Grace
  • Imani Rose
  • Imani Joy
  • Imani Nicole
  • Imani Simone
  • Imani Danielle

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cedrick

Kendrick Darius Marcus Aaliyah Janelle

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedrick or Imani more popular?

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 compared to Cedrick at #2713 in the United States.

What do Cedrick and Imani mean?

Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin). Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin).

Are Cedrick and Imani boy or girl names?

Cedrick is primarily a boy name. Imani is primarily a girl name.

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