Cedar vs Lyam

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

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Lyam

Boy #1,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Germanic via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,094
Total SSA Count
198
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Lyam Rank #1,094

Lyam is more popular, ranked #1094 vs #1203 for Cedar.

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

Lyam ___

  • Lyam James
  • Lyam Alexander
  • Lyam Patrick
  • Lyam Michael
  • Lyam Sean
  • Lyam Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Lyam

Aiden Connor Riley Fiona Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Lyam more popular?

Lyam is more popular, ranked #1094 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Lyam mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Lyam means "resolute protector, strong-willed warrior" (Germanic via Irish origin).

Are Cedar and Lyam boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Lyam is primarily a boy name.

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