Cedar vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

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Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Cedar or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Jakob mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cedar and Jakob boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.