Cedar vs Foster

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 #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Foster Rank #1,077

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Cedar or Foster more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Foster mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Cedar and Foster boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.