Cedar vs Gordon

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

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Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,090
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gordie, Gordo

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 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

Gordon ___

  • Gordon James
  • Gordon Scott
  • Gordon Alexander
  • Gordon Andrew
  • Gordon Bruce
  • Gordon Keith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Gordon

Donald Alastair Fiona Hamish Moira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Gordon mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Cedar and Gordon boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.

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