Cedar vs Joan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

American English Middle Eastern

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Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Joan Rank #1,014

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Cedar or Joan more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Joan mean?

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

Are Cedar and Joan boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Joan is primarily a boy name.