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Cedar vs Kenny

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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Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,355
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Kenny Rank #1,355

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Kenny more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Kenny mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cedar and Kenny boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Kenny is primarily a boy name.

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