Cedar vs Lyle

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 #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Cedar or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Lyle mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Cedar and Lyle boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.