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Jethro vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,082
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
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

Jethro Rank #1,082
Cedar Rank #1,203

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jethro or Cedar more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Cedar mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Jethro and Cedar boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.

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