Cedric Name Meaning & Origin
/SEH-drick/Cedric is most likely a name of French origin.
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Name Origin
The name Cedric is of Old English origin, popularized by Sir Walter Scott in his 1819 novel 'Ivanhoe'. It is derived from the Celtic name 'Cerdic', meaning 'loved' or 'dear'. The name is common in French, English, and Belgian cultures.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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French (Caucasian) 70% -
British (Caucasian) 20% -
Belgian (Caucasian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Cedric
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 209 boys in the US were named Cedric.
Growth of the name Cedric in the US (SSA Data):
Cedric Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 6
People with this name tend to be: Nurturing, responsible and family-oriented.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.