English

Cedar

Pronounced SEE-derShare

Meaning: Cedar tree

  • Gender-neutral
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Cedar takes its name from the coniferous tree. The English word passed through French and Latin from Greek; the common name also describes some trees outside the true cedar genus.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Cedar comes from English.

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