Cedrick

Cedrick - A very unique male name

Cedrick appeared on the charts for the first time in 1957 on position #1483. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Cedrick and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Cedrick? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Cedrick. The baby boy name Cedrick was given to 12 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2911 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 122,190 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Cedrick peaked in popularity 48 years ago in 1978 on position 563.

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Cedrick is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Cedrick is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,669 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,330.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Cedrick is where you live.

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Cedrick origin and meaning

English, variant of Cedric

Variant of Cedric, a literary name whose derivation is disputed

Cedric was coined by Walter Scott for a character in Ivanhoe (1819), possibly adapted from the Anglo-Saxon name Cerdic. Cedrick is a modern spelling variant of that literary name, used in the United States since the 1950s. The root name's own etymology remains unsettled, so no meaning is claimed.

Origin uncertain

Cedrick is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Cedrick

We've found the following names that sound similar to Cedrick, sorted by popularity.

Cedric / Chadrick / Cadarius / Chaddrick / Cederick / Cedarius /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Cedrick

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Cedrick a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Cedrick?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SED-rik · /ˈsɛdrɪk/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Cedric — The standard spelling, from Scott's Ivanhoe

Famous bearers

• Cedrick Wilson Jr. — NFL wide receiver, known by this spelling (b. 1995) Contemporary

Style

Literary

Why parents choose it

A familiar name given a slightly different spelling — traditional in sound, modern on the page.

Worth knowing

• The standard Cedric spelling is far more common, so Cedrick is often misspelled as Cedric.