Brett vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,061
Total SSA Count
205
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bre, Bry, Brie

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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

Brett Rank #1,061
Cedar Rank #1,203

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brett ___

  • Brett James
  • Brett Allen
  • Brett Lee
  • Brett Michael
  • Brett Thomas
  • Brett Andrew

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 Brett

Chad Craig Troy Heath Brent

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brett or Cedar more popular?

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Brett and Cedar mean?

Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Brett and Cedar boy or girl names?

Brett is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.

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