Cedar vs Ansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

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Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Ansel Rank #1,290

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1290 for Ansel.

Is Cedar or Ansel more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Ansel at #1290 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Ansel mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Cedar and Ansel boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.