Cedar vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

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Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Bernard Rank #1,320

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Cedar or Bernard more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Bernard mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Cedar and Bernard boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.