Amelia vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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
Nicknames
Ced, Cey, Ceie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cedar Rank #1,203

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Cedar ___

  • Cedar James
  • Cedar Lake
  • Cedar Stone
  • Cedar River
  • Cedar Finn
  • Cedar Wolf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cedar more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cedar mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Amelia and Cedar boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.

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