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Cedar vs Bobby

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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Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,126
Total SSA Count
189
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Bobby Rank #1,126

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Bobby more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Bobby mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Cedar and Bobby boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.

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