Cedric

At a Glance

Meaning

Literary invented name, possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'great bounty' in Welsh

Origin

Welsh (literary coinage)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

SED-rikListen

Cedric (pronounced SED-rik) is a literary invented name, coined by Walter Scott for his novel Ivanhoe. You'll often see it flatly stated that Cedric means 'bounty' or 'gift,' but that's overstated — 'beloved' and 'great bounty' are only competing theories about its Welsh source material, not a confirmed meaning. It's a boy's name with a vintage, romantic, storybook feel.

Meaning & Origin of Cedric

Meaning: Literary invented name, possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'great bounty' in Welsh.

Origin: Welsh (literary coinage).

A common claim: Baby-name sites and lists often state flatly that Cedric means 'bounty' (or 'gift'), presenting it as a settled fact. Actually: That's overstated — Cedric was coined by Walter Scott for Ivanhoe, and 'bounty'/'beloved' are only competing theories about his source material, not a confirmed meaning.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Cedric

Popularity of Cedric

Cedric peaked at #230 in 1974, when 903 boys were given the name, and has since faded to #944 in 2024 with just 242 babies — based on Social Security data spanning 1890 to 2024.

Names Like Cedric

These names share Cedric’s style, era or origin.

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FAQ

What does the name Cedric mean?

Literary invented name, possibly meaning ‘beloved’ or ‘great bounty’ in Welsh. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Cedric?

Cedric is pronounced SED-rik (IPA: /ˈsɛdrɪk/).

Is Cedric a popular name right now?

Cedric peaked at #230 in 1974 and is ranked #944 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1890–2024.)

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