Cedar vs Lillith

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

Lillith

Girl #2,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the night, night creature"

Origin: Hebrew/Akkadian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Gothic Pagan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,224
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lilli, Lily, Lillie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Lillith Rank #2,224

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #2224 for Lillith.

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

Lillith ___

  • Lillith Rose
  • Lillith Sage
  • Lillith Faye
  • Lillith Eve
  • Lillith Dawn
  • Lillith Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Lillith

Morrigan Luna Astrid Raven Evangeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Lillith more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Lillith at #2224 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Lillith mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Lillith means "of the night, night creature" (Hebrew/Akkadian origin).

Are Cedar and Lillith boy or girl names?

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

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