The baby name Cedric is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɛdrɪk/ (SED-rik).
Cedric is Celtic in Origin.
The baby name Cedric is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɛdrɪk/ (SED-rik).
Cedric is Celtic in Origin.
Cedric is a literary given name coined by Sir Walter Scott in Ivanhoe (1819) for Cedric the Saxon. Scott likely adapted it from the early Anglo-Saxon royal name Cerdic, borne by the 6th-century founder of Wessex; that older form is now thought to be Brittonic, related to Caratacus/Caradog. On that basis the name is often interpreted as "beloved" or "amiable," though the exact meaning of Cedric itself remains uncertain.
After Ivanhoe, Cedric entered English use in the 19th century, gained modest Victorian currency, and spread across the English-speaking world in the 20th. It enjoyed particular popularity in France from the 1970s, commonly spelled Cédric. Other variants include Cedrick, Cedrik, Sedrick, and the modern Zedrick; short forms include Ced and Ceddie. Usage today is steady but not dominant, supported by pop-culture bearers such as Cedric the Entertainer and the Harry Potter character Cedric Diggory.
| Cédric Villani Cédric Villani is a French politician and mathematician, best known for winning the Fields Medal in 2010 for his work on partial differential equations. He has also served as a member of the French National Assembly, representing Essonne. Villani is recognized for his distinctive style, often wearing spider brooches and cravats. | Cédric Klapisch Cédric Klapisch is a French filmmaker best known for his film 'L'Auberge Espagnole', which explores the lives of students in a multicultural apartment in Barcelona. He also directed 'The Spanish Apartment' and 'Paris', showcasing his talent for capturing the intricacies of human relationships. | Cédric Kahn Cédric Kahn is a French actor and filmmaker known for his work in the film industry. He is most famous for directing movies like 'Roberto Succo' and 'Red Lights'. Born in 1966, Kahn has contributed significantly to French cinema. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric | Brelet von Sydow | Max von Sydow | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 2024 | #1 | — | 429 |
| BW | 0 | #19 | 1 | 960 | |
| CM | 0 | #27 | 29 | 2,592 | |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #35 | 2,373 | 12,054 |
| BI | Boys | 0 | #38 | 7 | 917 |
| MT | 0 | #42 | 2 | 1,767 | |
| MO | 0 | #50 | 3 | 2,706 | |
| LU | 0 | #61 | 6 | 2,830 | |
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| AO | 0 | #76 | 2 | 2,729 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| CN | 0 | #83 | 4 | 3,857 | |
| JM | 0 | #87 | 7 | 3,714 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #104 | 7 | 5,607 | |
| QA | 0 | #104 | 3 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #122 | 102 | 4,970 |
| MU | 0 | #125 | 12 | 3,613 | |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #129 | 9 | 1,769 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #129 | 3 | 3,473 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #133 | 17 | 4,685 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #133 | 291 | 8,477 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #137 | 3 | 6,332 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #156 | 21 | 4,064 |
| CR | 0 | #164 | 2 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #166 | 12 | 10,220 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #173 | 2 | 3,954 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #177 | 2 | 2,508 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #179 | 4 | 1,509 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| Belgium | Boys | 2013 | #187 | 36 | 407 |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| DK | 0 | #201 | 6 | 5,198 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #211 | 25 | 6,830 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #213 | 11 | 5,842 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #223 | 85 | 2,588 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #230 | 12 | 7,111 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #231 | 42 | 6,876 |
| SG | 0 | #233 | 37 | 11,010 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #241 | 9 | 5,568 |
| GH | 0 | #245 | 4 | 5,396 | |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| NG | 0 | #271 | 2 | 5,926 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #274 | 1 | 3,535 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #287 | 33 | 9,639 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #288 | 10 | 7,909 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #297 | 87 | 11,440 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #301 | 5 | 6,530 |
| MY | 0 | #320 | 11 | 12,352 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #323 | 45 | 7,951 |
| HK | 0 | #327 | 22 | 8,483 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #329 | 4 | 7,401 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #332 | 14 | 8,138 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #360 | 3 | 8,539 |
| ZA | 0 | #365 | 83 | 14,421 | |
| NL | 0 | #376 | 16 | 2,481 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #378 | 1,521 | 25,619 |
| France | Boys | 2019 | #390 | 5 | 2,886 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #398 | 133 | 12,905 |
| Germany | 0 | #399 | 39 | 2,542 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #407 | 36 | 2,180 |
| BO | 0 | #407 | 2 | 6,868 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #411 | 3 | 5,922 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #414 | 14 | 2,041 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #430 | 706 | 5,697 |
| CL | 0 | #432 | 3 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #443 | 3 | 8,339 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #462 | 242 | 17,960 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #463 | 25 | 10,188 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #468 | 14 | 9,305 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #478 | 6 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #494 | 6 | 7,625 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #507 | 34 | 11,671 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #520 | 7 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #539 | 15 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #553 | 9 | 10,655 |
| LY | 0 | #554 | 6 | 12,703 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #561 | 5 | 10,162 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #580 | 13 | 9,244 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #597 | 11 | 10,983 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #603 | 3 | 10,045 |
| LB | 0 | #603 | 56 | 13,263 | |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #617 | 66 | 3,552 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #628 | 341 | 5,873 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #630 | 36 | 13,390 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #654 | 242 | 7,044 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #684 | 24 | 18,093 |
| IT | 0 | #696 | 19 | 4,183 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #737 | 33 | 18,755 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #742 | 10 | 12,213 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| TN | 0 | #800 | 30 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #845 | 34 | 14,506 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #849 | 33 | 17,948 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #858 | 73 | 5,610 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #886 | 66 | 16,906 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #910 | 11 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #912 | 71 | 16,355 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #990 | 122 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,003 | 90 | 22,615 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
| MA | 0 | #1,076 | 53 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,128 | 14 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,153 | 24 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,184 | 28 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,319 | 153 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,538 | 77 | 28,008 |
Cedric is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:
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