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Christian Name · Celtic/Old English Origin
Cedric Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Cedric
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Cedric means "chief" or "war leader," a boy's name of Celtic and Old English origin. Cedric is not a name found in the KJV Bible, but Christian families choose it for its meaning. Its biblical meaning comes from Ephesians 6:11: "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand."
Is Cedric in the Bible?
No — the name Cedric does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Chief; War leader", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Cedric.
Pronunciation:/SED-rik/
OriginCeltic/Old English
MeaningChief; War leader
What does Cedric mean?
Cedric is a boy name of Celtic/Old English origin meaning "Chief; War leader". Cedric means 'chief' or 'war leader,' evoking the biblical concept of spiritual warfare and godly leadership. Scripture describes believers as soldiers in a spiritual battle, equipped with the armor of God.
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Editor’s reflection
A gentle-strong Old English name popularised in Christian literature.
Cedric was invented — or at least first recorded — by Sir Walter Scott in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe, where he named the Saxon lord Cedric of Rotherwood. Scott seems to have coined the name as a variant of the historical Anglo-Saxon Cerdic, and it stuck. So Cedric is not biblical, and technically not even medieval, but it has grown into a familiar Christian-name choice across English-speaking countries.
The name carries an old-world Christian gentleness — reinforced by Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1886 novel Little Lord Fauntleroy, whose young hero Cedric embodies kindness, honesty, and quiet strength. For contemporary Christian parents drawn to virtue-shaped literary names, Cedric offers a rare combination: distinctive, warmly masculine, and free of trend.
Cedric pairs well with strong biblical middle names (Cedric James, Cedric John, Cedric Paul) and gives a son a first name that will feel dignified without being heavy.
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith.”
Why parents choose Cedric today
- •Distinctive but well-established — not invented recently
- •Literary heritage of gentleness and honesty
- •Nickname-friendly (Ced, Rick, Ricky)
What does Cedric mean in the Bible?
Cedric means "Chief; War leader" and is a name of Celtic/Old English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Cedric means 'chief' or 'war leader,' evoking the biblical concept of spiritual warfare and godly leadership. Scripture describes believers as soldiers in a spiritual battle, equipped with the armor of God. The name inspires courageous leadership in faith.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Cedric?
Cedric is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Chief; War leader" — not because Scripture names anyone Cedric.
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Which books of the Bible mention Cedric?
Cedric is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Cedric?
Cedric embodies the call to spiritual leadership — standing firm in faith and leading others into God's truth.
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Cedric name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Cedric does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Chief; War leader", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Cedric.
Cedric means "Chief; War leader." It is a Celtic/Old English name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Chief; War leader" — runs right through the Bible.
Celtic/Old English. Cedric comes into English from Celtic/Old English and carries the sense "Chief; War leader." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Cedric
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Cedric?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Cedric?
You can read every verse where Cedric appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.