Cedar vs Thorin

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

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Thorin

Boy #1,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold, daring (thunder-bold)"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Fantasy/Tolkien fandom American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,361
Total SSA Count
139
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thor

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Thorin Rank #1,361

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1361 for Thorin.

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

Thorin ___

  • Thorin James
  • Thorin Oak
  • Thorin William
  • Thorin Lee
  • Thorin Bjorn
  • Thorin Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Thorin

Beren Eowyn Fili Arwen Radagast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Thorin more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Thorin at #1361 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Thorin mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Thorin means "bold, daring (thunder-bold)" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cedar and Thorin boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Thorin is primarily a boy name.

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