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Yann-Cedric

Quick answerYann-Cédric combines two names: Yann is the Breton form of John, derived from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious," while Cédric comes from the Old English name Cerdic, likely meaning "beloved" or possibly related to care/concern.

Hebrew and Old English · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,245
TrendVintage
Peak year1979
Syllables3
OriginHebrew and Old English
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench and Breton
Numerology6 Chaldean 3
Global rank#3,245

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Yann-Cedric

Yann-Cédric combines two names: Yann is the Breton form of John, derived from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious," while Cédric comes from the Old English name Cerdic, likely meaning "beloved" or possibly related to care/concern.

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Etymology

Yann-Cédric combines two names: Yann is the Breton form of John, derived from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious," while Cédric comes from the Old English name Cerdic, likely meaning "beloved" or possibly related to care/concern. This hyphenated form is primarily used in French-speaking regions, particularly Brittany and France, reflecting both Celtic (Breton) and Anglo-Saxon heritage with no specific religious affiliation beyond the Christian origins of both component names.

Yann-Cedric currently ranks #3,245 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.

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