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Cedar vs Sidney

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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Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,374
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Sidney Rank #1,374

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Sidney more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Sidney mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Cedar and Sidney boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.

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