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Cedar vs Marlon

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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Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American French English Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,088
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Marlon Rank #1,088

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Marlon more popular?

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Marlon mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Cedar and Marlon boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.

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