West vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English 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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West Rank #1,339

Cedar Rank #1,203

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Cedar more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Cedar mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are West and Cedar boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.