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Kit vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,154
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Kit Rank #1,154
Cedar Rank #1,203

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kit or Cedar more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Kit and Cedar mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Kit and Cedar boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.

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