Howard vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English 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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Howard Rank #1,056

Cedar Rank #1,203

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Howard or Cedar more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Howard and Cedar mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Howard and Cedar boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.