Cedar
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Cedar is a unisex name of English origin, meaning “Cedar is an English nature name referring to the evergreen cedar tree, known for its strength, longevity, and fragrant wood. It symbolizes resilience and steadfastness.”. It currently ranks #2383 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2022.
What Cedar Means
“Cedar is an English nature name referring to the evergreen cedar tree, known for its strength, longevity, and fragrant wood. It symbolizes resilience and steadfastness.”
The Story of Cedar
Rooted in strength and fragrance, this nature name evokes the enduring resilience of the evergreen cedar tree.
Cedar is an English nature name, directly referencing the majestic evergreen tree known for its strength, longevity, and aromatic wood. These trees have symbolized steadfastness and resilience across many cultures for millennia. The name's journey is one of simple, direct appreciation for the natural world, bringing its enduring qualities into human nomenclature.
The name 'Cedar' feels solid and grounding, like standing beneath the steady branches of an ancient tree. It evokes a sense of calm strength and peaceful resilience that you envision for your child. When you write 'Cedar' on a birth announcement, you are embracing a name that embodies unwavering stability and a quiet, fragrant presence.
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Peak Year
#271 in 2022
Total Births
3,866
First Recorded
1972
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