Cedric

Cedric has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Cedric isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Cedric is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Cedric was, in the past month, the 1939th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Cedric is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Cedric was viewed 79 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Cedric's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Cedric is most adored in Iowa, Colorado and Arizona.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nevada, Oklahoma and Washington.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Cedric.

Most popular breeds named Cedric:

1. Rottweiler
2. Chinese Shar-Pei
3. Dachshund
4. Cocker Spaniel
5. German Shepherd

Cedric is found in these categories:

british

Invented by Sir Walter Scott for a character in "Ivanhoe".

old-fashioned

Hails from medieval times, rarely heard outside Hogwarts these days!

posh

Hailing from Old English nobility, it screams Downton Abbey canine chic.

irish

Derived from Cerdic, an old Irish king's name.