Billy vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,051
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bill, Bills

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Billy Rank #1,051
Cedar Rank #1,203

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Billy ___

  • Billy Ray
  • Billy Joe
  • Billy Dean
  • Billy James
  • Billy Lee
  • Billy Gene

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 Billy

Bobby Tommy Jimmy Johnny Betty

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Billy or Cedar more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Billy and Cedar mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Billy and Cedar boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.

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