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Cedar vs Simeon

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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Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,142
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Simeon Rank #1,142

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Simeon more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Simeon mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cedar and Simeon boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.

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