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Cedar

“The given name 'Cedar' derives from the English word for the coniferous tree, ultimately from the Greek *kedros* (κέδρος), and symbolically represents strength, endurance, and protection.”

English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,244
TrendStable
Peak year2022
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureWestern
ReligionChristianity
Letters5
Numerology22 Chaldean 6
Global rank#11,119

Popularity over time

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

About the name Cedar

The given name 'Cedar' derives from the English word for the coniferous tree, ultimately from the Greek *kedros* (κέδρος), and symbolically represents strength, endurance, and protection.

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Etymology

The given name 'Cedar' derives from the English word for the coniferous tree, ultimately from the Greek *kedros* (κέδρος), and symbolically represents strength, endurance, and protection. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably among Christians and those with nature-inspired naming traditions, with no significant historical or religious figures bearing the name.

Cedar currently ranks #1,244 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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