Harlem vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlem

Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

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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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Harlem Rank #1,015

Cedar Rank #1,203

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Harlem or Cedar more popular?

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Harlem and Cedar mean?

Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Harlem and Cedar boy or girl names?

Harlem is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.