Cedar vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and James mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cedar and James boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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