Cedar vs Dale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

American English Middle Eastern

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Dale Rank #1,309

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1309 for Dale.

Is Cedar or Dale more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Dale at #1309 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Dale mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Cedar and Dale boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Dale is primarily a boy name.