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Cedar vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

Cultural Roots

American English Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,203
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,216
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Gus Rank #1,216

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Gus more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Gus mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Cedar and Gus boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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