Cedric
/S-EH-D-R-IH-K/
Chief, leader, generous — a name of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon leadership, popularised by Walter Scott's Ivanhoe.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Cedric is a Christian boy name of Latin origin, meaning “Chief, leader, generous — a name of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon leadership, popularised by Walter Scott's Ivanhoe.”.
Cedric is a boy's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Chief, leader, generous — a name of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon leadership, popularised by Walter Scott's Ivanhoe." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among European families, Cedric carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Cedric
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Cedric lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Cedric's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Cedric's saint & feast day →What does Cedric's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Cedric resonates in either tradition.
Cedric's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Cedric's full reading →
Does Cedric go with your family's names?
Cedric breaks into 6 sounds: /S-EH-D-R-IH-K/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Cedric sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Cedric beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Cedric — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Cedric
If Cedric resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Cedric
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Common questions about Cedric
What does the name Cedric mean?
Cedric means "Chief, leader, generous — a name of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon leadership, popularised by Walter Scott's Ivanhoe.." It is a boy name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Cedric a boy or girl name?
Cedric is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Cedric?
Cedric is of Latin origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European families.
Is Cedric a Christian name?
Yes. Cedric is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Latin origin.
What does Cedric mean in Latin?
Cedric originates from Latin, where it means "Chief, leader, generous — a name of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon leadership, popularised by Walter Scott's Ivanhoe.."
What are common nicknames for Cedric?
Common short forms of Cedric include Cedi, Cedr.
What is the numerology of Cedric?
Cedric has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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