Cedar vs Riot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

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Boy #1,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noisy disturbance, civil commotion"

Origin: Old French riote

American English

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Riot Rank #1,245

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1245 for Riot.

Is Cedar or Riot more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Riot at #1245 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Riot mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Riot means "noisy disturbance, civil commotion" (Old French riote origin).

Are Cedar and Riot boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Riot is primarily a boy name.