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At a Glance: Name: Cedric – Meaning: literary invented name, possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'great bounty' in Welsh – Origin: Welsh (literary coinage) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: SED-rik
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
Phonetic: SED-rik IPA: /ˈsɛdrɪk/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1890–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Cedric mean?
Literary invented name, possibly meaning ‘beloved’ or ‘great bounty’ in welsh. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cedric)
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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