Ernest vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Cedar Rank #1,203

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Ernest or Cedar more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Cedar mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Ernest and Cedar boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.