Cedar vs Gary

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 #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Cedar or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Gary mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cedar and Gary boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.