Cedrick vs Kerry

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

Popularity Comparison

Cedrick Rank #2,713
Kerry Rank #2,690

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 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

Kerry ___

  • Kerry James
  • Kerry Michael
  • Kerry Patrick
  • Kerry Sean
  • Kerry Thomas
  • Kerry Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedrick

Kendrick Darius Marcus Aaliyah Janelle

If you choose Kerry

Dermot Brigid Siobhan Cormac Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedrick or Kerry more popular?

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 compared to Cedrick at #2713 in the United States.

What do Cedrick and Kerry mean?

Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin). Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin).

Are Cedrick and Kerry boy or girl names?

Cedrick is primarily a boy name. Kerry is primarily a boy name.

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