Boy Name
Cedrick
Cedrick is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Cedrick — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Chadrick is on your shortlist, Cedrick belongs in the same conversation.
Cedrick meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Cedrick has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cedrick as C·E·D·R·I·C·K, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cedrick is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Cedrick variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cedricka, Cedricke, Cedricky, Cedric.
- Nicknames: Cedr and C.
- Middle names: Pair Cedrick with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Cedrick middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Chadrick, Cedric, Catrice, Chadwick, Chuck — full picks on the sibling names for Cedrick guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cedrick? Browse our names like Cedrick guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Cedrick
What does the name Cedrick mean?
Cedrick has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Cedrick?
The exact origin of Cedrick is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Cedrick?
Cedrick has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cedrick a boy's or girl's name?
Cedrick is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Cedrick in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cedrick sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Cedrick?
Names that share Cedrick's sound and style include Chadrick, Cedric, Catrice, Chadwick, Chuck.
What middle names pair well with Cedrick?
Good middle-name fits for Cedrick pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cedrick is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cedrick is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cedrick?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cedrick share its rhythm without rhyming — Chadrick, Cedric, Catrice all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.