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Cedar vs Toby

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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Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,106
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Toby Rank #1,106

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Toby more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Toby mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cedar and Toby boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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