Cedar

♀ Girl

Pronounced SEE-dur /ˈsiː.dər/High

Meaning: cedar treeMedium

In 30 seconds: Cedar is a nature name meaning cedar tree, one of the most revered trees in the ancient world. A striking rare choice evoking strength and fragrance.

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Origin HighEnglish, Hebrew

Meaningcedar tree

U.S. rank (2025)#2827 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births60 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,462

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cedar is the English name of the coniferous tree, from the Hebrew erez meaning cedar. The cedar was prized throughout the ancient Near East for its fragrant, durable wood.

Cedar has appeared as a given name in the 21st century as part of the tree and nature name movement.

Did you know? The cedars of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) were so prized that King Solomon used them to build the First Temple in Jerusalem — connecting Cedar to one of the most sacred buildings in history.

Overall data confidence 82%

Brown, Driver, Briggs Hebrew Lexicon — reference for CedarUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

CedarwoodCedara

Nicknames

Ced

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Frequently Asked

What does Cedar mean?

Cedar means the cedar tree, from the Hebrew erez. Cedar trees were sacred in the ancient Near East.

How do you pronounce Cedar?

Cedar is pronounced SEE-dur (/ˈsiː.dər/), with two syllables.

Is Cedar a girl's name?

Cedar is a gender-neutral nature name used for girls.

How popular is the name Cedar?

Cedar is a rare modern nature name that appeared in records in the 21st century.