Cedar

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising Also a pet name
#1197 55in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Cedar is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew erez (cedar), though in English it comes through Latin cedrus and Greek kedros, meaning 'cedar tree' — the majestic evergreen celebrated in the Bible's Song of Songs and as a symbol of Lebanon.

The cedar's ancient symbolism of strength, eternal life, and divine favor — "The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree; he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon" (Psalm 92) — gives this nature name exceptional depth. It's rare, strong, and carries both biblical gravitas and modern nature-name appeal.

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Popularity Over Time

Cedar climbed 2269 spots in the last 20 years — from #3466 to #1197.

04794141188198020002024

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Cedar
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s823
2010s999
2000s339
1990s143
1980s85
1970s75

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(53 years, 19722024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Cedar
YearBirthsRank
2024170#1197
2023154#1252
2022188#1124
2021153#1245
2020158#1201
2019161#1190
2018145#1263
2017135#1330
2016134#1331
2015110#1503
201475#1923
201369#1994
201262#2157
201158#2237
201050#2474
200941#2905
200841#2887
200747#2613
200648#2517
200526#3631

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Cedar as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Cedar has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 1,402 births since 1974.

#2383
Current rank
1,402
Total births
2022
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Cedar be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Cedar is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1197. As a girl's name, it ranks #2383.

Cedar has two lives

Cedar, the baby name
#1197boys
2,464 babies
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Cedar, the pet name
#1528pet name
68 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19722024) · Methodology