Cedar vs Linden

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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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Linden Rank #1,551

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1551 for Linden.

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

Linden ___

  • Linden James
  • Linden Thomas
  • Linden Reed
  • Linden Cole
  • Linden Grey
  • Linden Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Linden

Rowan Ash Hazel Wren Cedar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Linden more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Linden at #1551 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Linden mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Linden means "linden tree, lime tree" (Old English origin).

Are Cedar and Linden boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Linden is primarily a boy name.

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