Cedar vs Palmer

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 #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Palmer Rank #1,079

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Cedar or Palmer more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Palmer mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin).

Are Cedar and Palmer boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Palmer is primarily a boy name.