Cedar vs Harlem

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

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Harlem

Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

American African-American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,015
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Harl

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Harlem Rank #1,015

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 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

Harlem ___

  • Harlem James
  • Harlem Ray
  • Harlem Cole
  • Harlem Dean
  • Harlem Louis
  • Harlem Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Harlem

Brooklyn Lennox Jazz Bronx Memphis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Harlem more popular?

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Harlem mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Cedar and Harlem boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.

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