Aven vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aven

Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,157
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Av

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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

Aven Rank #1,157
Cedar Rank #1,203

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aven ___

  • Aven James
  • Aven Cole
  • Aven Reid
  • Aven River
  • Aven Hawk
  • Aven Fox

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 Aven

Rowan Wren Sage Nova River

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aven or Cedar more popular?

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Aven and Cedar mean?

Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Aven and Cedar boy or girl names?

Aven is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.

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