Dale vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

American English Middle Eastern

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Dale Rank #1,309

Cedar Rank #1,203

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1309 for Dale.

Is Dale or Cedar more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Dale at #1309 in the United States.

What do Dale and Cedar mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Dale and Cedar boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.