Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Battle Chieftain, War Leader, Chief, Kindly and Love
Pronunciation: SEH-drik, /ˈsɛdrɪk/, S EH D R IH K
Popularity Rank: #1,499
Cedric is of English origin and means 'kindly and loved'. It is derived from the Old English name 'Cerdic', which is believed to be a variation of the Welsh name 'Caradog', meaning 'beloved'.
The name Cedric is of English origin and means Battle Chieftain, War Leader, Chief, Kindly and Love. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Cedric is commonly found in France, Belgium, United States of America, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SEH-drik
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɛdrɪk/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S EH D R IH K
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Cedric is recorded 44,457 times globally, ranking it as the 1,499th most common name worldwide.
Cedric is most prevalent in France, with 28,680 occurrences, making it the 117th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Cedric is found among 1 in every 45 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #117 | 1 : 45 |
| Belgium | #137 | 1 : 84 |
| United States of America | #1,308 | 1 : 585 |
| Cameroon | #62 | 1 : 175 |
| South Africa | #1,303 | 1 : 1,449 |
| Switzerland | #336 | 1 : 241 |
| Germany | #946 | 1 : 491 |
| Canada | #1,353 | 1 : 916 |
| Netherlands | #1,780 | 1 : 1,057 |
| United Kingdom | #2,470 | 1 : 1,641 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Cedric from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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