Roan vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roan

Boy #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little seal"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish 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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Roan Rank #1,351

Cedar Rank #1,203

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1351 for Roan.

Is Roan or Cedar more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Roan at #1351 in the United States.

What do Roan and Cedar mean?

Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Roan and Cedar boy or girl names?

Roan is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.