Boy Name
Kedric
Kedric 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.
Kedric — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Kedrick is on your shortlist, Kedric belongs in the same conversation.
Kedric meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Kedric has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Kedric as K·E·D·R·I·C, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Kedric is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Kedric variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Kedrica, Kedrice, Kedricy, Kedri.
- Nicknames: Ked and K.
- Middle names: Pair Kedric with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Kedric middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Kedrick, Kenric, Kendric, Keaton, Kateri — full picks on the sibling names for Kedric guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Kedric? Browse our names like Kedric 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 Kedric
What does the name Kedric mean?
Kedric 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 Kedric?
The exact origin of Kedric is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Kedric?
Kedric has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Kedric a boy's or girl's name?
Kedric is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Kedric in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Kedric sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Kedric?
Names that share Kedric's sound and style include Kedrick, Kenric, Kendric, Keaton, Kateri.
What middle names pair well with Kedric?
Good middle-name fits for Kedric pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Kedric is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Kedric is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Kedric?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kedric share its rhythm without rhyming — Kedrick, Kenric, Kendric all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.