Cedar vs Elmer

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 #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Cedar or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Elmer mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Cedar and Elmer boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.