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Jeffery vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

Cultural Roots

American English Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,203
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jeffery Rank #1,306
Cedar Rank #1,203

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffery or Cedar more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Cedar mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Jeffery and Cedar boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.

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