Cedar vs Denzel

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 #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Cedar or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Denzel mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Cedar and Denzel boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.