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Cedrick
BoyEnglish, Welsh· “variant of Cedric”
- Meaning
- variant of Cedric
- Origin
- English, Welsh
- Pronunciation
- SED-rik
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,324
- US babies 2025
- 35
- Best rank
- #594 (1978)
- Peak year
- 1978
Meaning and origin of Cedrick
Cedrick is an English and Welsh name that is usually said to mean “variant of Cedric”.
Cedrick is a spelling of Cedric, a name first made famous by Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe, in which Cedric the Saxon is a proud English nobleman. Scott probably adapted Cerdic, the name of the legendary founder of the kingdom of Wessex, whose origin may be Brittonic. The name gained further attention through Cedric Errol, the young hero of Frances Hodgson Burnett's Little Lord Fauntleroy. Cedrick is pronounced SED-rik. For everyday use, Ced and Rick work well.
Popularity over time
Cedrick first appears in US Social Security records in 1951. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 28 different years, starting in 1966. Its best national rank was #594 in 1978, the same year it reached its highest count of 200 babies. In 2025, 35 babies were named Cedrick, and it ranked #3,324 nationally. That is 40% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #622 in 1980, #1,248 in 2000, #2,058 in 2010, and #3,324 in 2025. Of the 6,342 US boys named Cedrick since records began, 25% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 1,375 babies. Since 2010, 744 more have been named Cedrick.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jasen, Delvin, Dameon, Jeremey, and Tavares.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Cedrick ranked highest in Florida and Texas.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Cedrick is usually pronounced SED-rik, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with C and ends in “-ck”.
Middle names for Cedrick
A few middle names that flow with Cedrick: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Cedrick
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cedrick mean?
Cedrick is an English and Welsh name that is usually said to mean “variant of Cedric”.
What is the origin of the name Cedrick?
Cedrick has English and Welsh roots. Cedrick is a spelling of Cedric, a name first made famous by Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe, in which Cedric the Saxon is a proud English nobleman.
Is Cedrick a popular name?
Not especially. Cedrick ranked #3,324 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Cedrick a boy or girl name?
Cedrick is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Cedrick?
Cedrick is usually pronounced SED-rik. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings