Cedar vs Merrick

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 #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Merrick Rank #1,219

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Cedar or Merrick more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Merrick mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Cedar and Merrick boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.