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Cedar vs Talon

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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Talon

Boy #1,046 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"claw of a bird of prey"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,046
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Talon Rank #1,046

Talon is more popular, ranked #1046 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Talon more popular?

Talon is more popular, ranked #1046 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Talon mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Talon means "claw of a bird of prey" (Old French origin).

Are Cedar and Talon boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Talon is primarily a boy name.

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