Cedric Mateo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cedric Mateo — English
44K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cedric Mateo is a name that combines English origins. The first name Cedric is a masculine given name of English origin. Cedric () is a given name invented by Sir Walter Scott in the 1819 novel Ivanhoe. The invented name is based on Cerdic, the name of a 6th-century Anglo-Saxon king (itself from Brittonic Coroticus). The name was not popularly used until the children's book Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett was published in 1885 to 1886, the protagonist of which is called Cedric Errol. The book was highly successful, causing a fashion trend in children's formal dress in America and popularized the given name. The surname Mateo: Alexis Mateo (born 1979), Puerto Rican drag queen, performer, and reality television personality Dani Mateo (born 1979), Spanish comedian, actor and presenter of radio and television Daniel Mateo (born 1989), Spanish long-distance runner Eduardo Mateo (1940–1990), Uruguayan singer, songwriter, guitarist and arranger Enrique David Mateo (born 1987), Brazilian footballer Feleti Mateo (born 1984), Australian-Tongan rugby league player Francisco Mateo (1917–1979), Spanish-French footballer Henry Mateo (born 1976), Dominican baseball outfielder Irka Mateo, Dominican singer-songwriter and world musi. Cedric is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 44K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cedric reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cedric

English

Cedric () is a given name invented by Sir Walter Scott in the 1819 novel Ivanhoe. The invented name is based on Cerdic, the name of a 6th-century Anglo-Saxon king (itself from Brittonic Coroticus). The name was not popularly used until the children's book Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett was published in 1885 to 1886, the protagonist of which is called Cedric Errol. The book was highly successful, causing a fashion trend in children's formal dress in America and popularized the given name.

Surname: Mateo

Spanish

Alexis Mateo (born 1979), Puerto Rican drag queen, performer, and reality television personality Dani Mateo (born 1979), Spanish comedian, actor and presenter of radio and television Daniel Mateo (born 1989), Spanish long-distance runner Eduardo Mateo (1940–1990), Uruguayan singer, songwriter, guitarist and arranger Enrique David Mateo (born 1987), Brazilian footballer Feleti Mateo (born 1984), Australian-Tongan rugby league player Francisco Mateo (1917–1979), Spanish-French footballer Henry Mateo (born 1976), Dominican baseball outfielder Irka Mateo, Dominican singer-songwriter and world musi.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cedric is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cedric by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cedric Mateo:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cedric?
The first name Cedric originates from English. Cedric () is a given name invented by Sir Walter Scott in the 1819 novel Ivanhoe. The invented name is based on Cerdic, the name of a 6th-century Anglo-Saxon king (itself from Brittonic Coroticus). The name was not popularly used until the children's book Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett was published in 1885 to 1886, the protagonist of which is called Cedric Errol. The book was highly successful, causing a fashion trend in children's formal dress in America and popularized the given name.
When was Cedric most popular?
The name Cedric reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mateo?
The surname Mateo originates from Spanish. Alexis Mateo (born 1979), Puerto Rican drag queen, performer, and reality television personality Dani Mateo (born 1979), Spanish comedian, actor and presenter of radio and television Daniel Mateo (born 1989), Spanish long-distance runner Eduardo Mateo (1940–1990), Uruguayan singer, songwriter, guitarist and arranger Enrique David Mateo (born 1987), Brazilian footballer Feleti Mateo (born 1984), Australian-Tongan rugby league player Francisco Mateo (1917–1979), Spanish-French footballer Henry Mateo (born 1976), Dominican baseball outfielder Irka Mateo, Dominican singer-songwriter and world musi.
What are the origins of the name Cedric Mateo?
The name Cedric Mateo combines two different traditions: the first name Cedric has English roots, while the surname Mateo originates from Spanish.
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