Cedar vs Yolanda

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

Yolanda

Girl #2,586 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"violet flower"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish American Italian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,586
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yoli, Landa, Yo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Yolanda Rank #2,586

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #2586 for Yolanda.

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

Yolanda ___

  • Yolanda Maria
  • Yolanda Isabel
  • Yolanda Grace
  • Yolanda Rose
  • Yolanda Nicole
  • Yolanda Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Yolanda

Rosario Esperanza Dolores Carmen Consuelo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Yolanda more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Yolanda at #2586 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Yolanda mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Yolanda means "violet flower" (Greek origin).

Are Cedar and Yolanda boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Yolanda is primarily a girl name.

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