Jakob vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European 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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Jakob Rank #1,123

Cedar Rank #1,203

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Jakob or Cedar more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Cedar mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Jakob and Cedar boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.