Cedar vs Lou

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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Lou

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,123
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Lou Rank #2,123

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #2123 for Lou.

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

Lou ___

  • Lou Henry
  • Lou James
  • Lou William
  • Lou Allen
  • Lou Clark
  • Lou Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Lou

Beau Nell Dot June Ray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Lou more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Lou mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Cedar and Lou boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.

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