Barron vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,016
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Ron

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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

Barron Rank #1,016
Cedar Rank #1,203

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barron ___

  • Barron James
  • Barron William
  • Barron Alexander
  • Barron Michael
  • Barron Thomas
  • Barron Edward

Cedar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Ivanka Donald Melania Eric Tiffany

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barron or Cedar more popular?

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Barron and Cedar mean?

Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Barron and Cedar boy or girl names?

Barron is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.

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