Cedric

Meaning kind and loved, bounty
Origin English
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ced-ric

About Cedric

Sophisticated yet approachable, Cedric occupies a sweet spot in naming conventions. The name possesses literary charm, familiar to many through classic and contemporary fiction, lending it a cultivated air without stuffiness. Two syllables provide perfect balance—substantial enough to command attention while remaining easy to use in daily life. The hard 'C' beginning gives it strength and clarity, while the softer ending prevents harshness. It works beautifully across age groups, sounding adorable on toddlers yet aging gracefully into distinguished adulthood. Professional settings welcome this name warmly; it appears on executive nameplates as naturally as on elementary school cubbies. The British associations add a touch of international flair without requiring explanation or special pronunciation. Parents appreciate its relative rarity, offering distinctiveness without bizarre spellings or pronunciation challenges. The name photographs well, looks elegant in script, and provides no obvious fodder for childhood teasing—a practical consideration that shouldn't be overlooked.

Variations of Name Cedric

Cedrik
Cedrick
Seadrick
Seadrik
Sedric
Sedrick
Sedrik
Sedryk
Ceddryk
Ceddric

Nicknames for Cedric

Ced
Rick
Ceddy
Ric
Cedric

Famous People Named Cedric

Cedric Bixler-ZavalaAmerican musician
Cedric the EntertainerAmerican comedian and actor
Cedric HardwickeBritish actor
Cedric BensonAmerican football player
Cedric OgbuehiAmerican football player
Cedric VillaniFrench mathematician
Cedric GibbonsIrish-American art director
Cedric GervaisFrench DJ and music producer
Cedric YarbroughAmerican actor
Cedric SoaresPortuguese footballer
Cedric CeballosAmerican basketball player
Cedric PiolineFrench tennis player
Cedric BrooksJamaican musician
Cedric SmithCanadian actor
Cedric RichmondAmerican politician
Cedric MaxwellAmerican basketball player
Cedric MorrisBritish painter
Cedric GriffinAmerican football player
Cedric BrownEnglish cricketer
Cedric CromwellChairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

Characters Named Cedric

Cedric DiggoryHarry Potter series
Cedric the SorcererOnce Upon a Time
Cedric SneerThe Raccoons
Cedric ErrolLittle Lord Fauntleroy
Cedric WillinghamCastle
Cedric PardonZig and Zag
Cedric "Cede" DuprèsVampire Academy
Cedric DanielsThe Wire
Cedric BrownNanny McPhee
Cedric ProustDead Like Me
Cedric BrandelD.Gray-man
Cedric JuniperPokemon Black and White
Cedric "Cornbread" MaxwellSemi-Pro
Cedric RobinsonHigh School Musical - The Musical - The Series
Cedric SmithNed's Declassified School Survival Guide
Cedric Sneer Jr.The Raccoons

Other Popular Names Beginning with C

Coen
Cameron
Cole
Case
Camden
Callan
Calum
Cartier
Carter
Callum