Gerald vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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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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Gerald Rank #1,168

Cedar Rank #1,203

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Gerald or Cedar more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Cedar mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Gerald and Cedar boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.