Ash vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

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Ash Rank #1,152

Cedar Rank #1,203

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Ash or Cedar more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Ash and Cedar mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Ash and Cedar boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.