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Agnes vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,064
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Edgar

Girl #49,197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Latin American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#49,197
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Edgar Rank #49,197

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 vs #49197 for Edgar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Edgar more popular?

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 compared to Edgar at #49197 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Edgar mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Edgar means "fortunate warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Agnes and Edgar boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Edgar is primarily a girl name.

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