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.