Unisex name · Latin
Cedar
“fragrant evergreen”
Vibes
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Cedar — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Cedar is Latin — cedrus — the fragrant evergreen that built Solomon's temple and Lebanon's flag: scripture's favorite timber and the forest's best-smelling architecture.
Rare but rising with the tree-name wave (past Rowan, gaining on Aspen), Cedar offers unisex nature with structural integrity.
Two steady syllables that smell like a hope chest. It pairs well with soft middles (Cedar James, Cedar Elowen). On our vibe map it is Nature-Inspired heartwood with Boho grain and Modern Minimalist finish.
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All Latin names →Cedar — common questions
Is Cedar a boy or girl name?
Cedar is a unisex name — it is given to boys and girls alike, and we list it that way (Latin origin).
What does the name Cedar mean?
Cedar means “fragrant evergreen” of Latin origin. Cedar is Latin — cedrus — the fragrant evergreen that built Solomon's temple and Lebanon's flag: scripture's favorite timber and the forest's best-smelling architecture.
Where does the name Cedar come from?
Cedar is Latin in origin. Rare but rising with the tree-name wave (past Rowan, gaining on Aspen), Cedar offers unisex nature with structural integrity.
How popular is Cedar?
Cedar did not make the top 1,000 boys' or girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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