Cedar vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cedar ___

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

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Charlotte mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Cedar and Charlotte boy or girl names?

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

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