Cedar vs Jerome

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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Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jerry, Rome, Jay

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Jerome Rank #1,341

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1341 for Jerome.

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

Jerome ___

  • Jerome Alexander
  • Jerome Michael
  • Jerome David
  • Jerome Anthony
  • Jerome James
  • Jerome Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Jerome

Gregory Bernard Cecilia Francis Lawrence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Jerome more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Jerome mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Cedar and Jerome boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.

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