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Cedar vs Monroe

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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Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,282
Total SSA Count
153
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Monroe Rank #1,282

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Monroe more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Monroe mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cedar and Monroe boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a boy name.

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