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Anson vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

Cultural Roots

American English Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,203
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Cedar Rank #1,203

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Cedar more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Cedar mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Anson and Cedar boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.

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