Cedar vs Percy

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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Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Percy Rank #1,256

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1256 for Percy.

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

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Percy more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Percy mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Cedar and Percy boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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