Gary vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 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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Gary Rank #1,133

Cedar Rank #1,203

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Gary or Cedar more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Gary and Cedar mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Gary and Cedar boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.