Cedar vs Janet

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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Janet

Girl #2,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,430
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Janie, Jannie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Janet Rank #2,430

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #2430 for Janet.

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

Janet ___

  • Janet Marie
  • Janet Lynn
  • Janet Ann
  • Janet Rose
  • Janet Elizabeth
  • Janet Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Janet

David Michael Linda Karen Robert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Janet more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Janet at #2430 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Janet mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Janet means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cedar and Janet boy or girl names?

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

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