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Cedar vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,051
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Billy mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Cedar and Billy boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.

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