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Cedar vs Jerome

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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Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Jerome Rank #1,341

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Jerome more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Jerome mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Cedar and Jerome boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.

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