Cedar vs Kolby

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

Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,272
Total SSA Count
155
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Kolby Rank #1,272

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1272 for Kolby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Kolby more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Kolby mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cedar and Kolby boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.

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