Cedrick vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cedrick Rank #2,713
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedrick

Kendrick Darius Marcus Aaliyah Janelle

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedrick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cedrick at #2713 in the United States.

What do Cedrick and James mean?

Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cedrick and James boy or girl names?

Cedrick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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