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Cedar vs Kye

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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Kye

Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,197
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Kye mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cedar and Kye boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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