Cedrick vs Nylo

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
Nylo Rank #2,833

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 vs #2833 for Nylo.

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

Nylo ___

  • Nylo James
  • Nylo Cole
  • Nylo Reid
  • Nylo Gray
  • Nylo Lane
  • Nylo Beau

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedrick

Kendrick Darius Marcus Aaliyah Janelle

If you choose Nylo

Kylo Milo Zane Jax Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedrick or Nylo more popular?

Cedrick is more popular, ranked #2713 compared to Nylo at #2833 in the United States.

What do Cedrick and Nylo mean?

Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin). Nylo means "invented modern name" (American origin).

Are Cedrick and Nylo boy or girl names?

Cedrick is primarily a boy name. Nylo is primarily a boy name.

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