The name Cedrick has its origins in the Old English language, originating in the early medieval period. It is derived from the Germanic elements "ced" meaning "battle" and "ric" meaning "powerful" or "ruler". The name is a compound of these two elements, translating to "mighty in battle" or "powerful ruler".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cedrick can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record of events in Anglo-Saxon England. It mentions a Cedric who was the father of Cwichelm, a King of Wessex in the 7th century.

In the 8th century, Cedric was also the name of a Northumbrian nobleman who was involved in a power struggle with King Eadberht of Northumbria. This Cedric is mentioned in the historical work "Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum" by the Venerable Bede.

During the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, the name Cedrick fell out of favor and was less commonly used. However, it experienced a revival in the 19th century, possibly influenced by the romantic novel "Ivanhoe" by Sir Walter Scott, which featured a character named Cedric the Saxon.

One notable bearer of the name Cedrick was Cedric the Entertainer, an American actor, comedian, and game show host born in 1964 (Cedric Antonio Kyles). Another was Cedric Henderson, an American professional basketball player born in 1962, who played in the NBA for several teams in the 1980s and 1990s.

In literature, Cedric Diggory was a character in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, a student at Hogwarts who competed in the Triwizard Tournament. Cedric Errol was also the name of a character in the children's novel "The Little Princess" by Frances Hodgson Burnett, published in 1905.

While the name Cedrick has its roots in the early medieval period, it has maintained a presence throughout history and has been borne by notable individuals across various fields, from literature to sports and entertainment.