Cedar vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

American English Middle Eastern

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Cedar or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Carl mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Cedar and Carl boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.