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Cedar vs Isiah

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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Isiah

Boy #1,312 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,312
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Isiah Rank #1,312

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1312 for Isiah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Isiah more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Isiah at #1312 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Isiah mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Isiah means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cedar and Isiah boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Isiah is primarily a boy name.

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