Cedar vs Frankie

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
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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Frankie Rank #591

Frankie is more popular, ranked #591 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

Frankie ___

  • Frankie Rose
  • Frankie Mae
  • Frankie Jo
  • Frankie Louise
  • Frankie Pearl
  • Frankie Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Frankie

Charlie Billie Georgie Archie Millie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Frankie more popular?

Frankie is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Frankie mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Frankie means "free one" (Latin (Francus) origin).

Are Cedar and Frankie boy or girl names?

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

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