Cedrick vs Mathew

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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Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty

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Popularity Comparison

Cedrick Rank #2,713
Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 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

Mathew ___

  • Mathew James
  • Mathew Thomas
  • Mathew David
  • Mathew John
  • Mathew Alexander
  • Mathew William

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Mathew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedrick or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Cedrick at #2713 in the United States.

What do Cedrick and Mathew mean?

Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cedrick and Mathew boy or girl names?

Cedrick is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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