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Dev vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,401
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Cedar Rank #1,203

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Cedar more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Cedar mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Dev and Cedar boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.

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