Ayva vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayva

Girl #2,208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"quince (the fruit)"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,208
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ava, Ay

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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

Ayva Rank #2,208
Cedar Rank #1,203

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #2208 for Ayva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayva ___

  • Ayva Rose
  • Ayva Marie
  • Ayva Grace
  • Ayva Claire
  • Ayva Jane
  • Ayva Elise

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 Ayva

Isla Nora Mia Liam Eli

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayva or Cedar more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Ayva at #2208 in the United States.

What do Ayva and Cedar mean?

Ayva means "quince (the fruit)" (Turkish origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Ayva and Cedar boy or girl names?

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

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