Cedar
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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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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