Alexis vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #485 for Alexis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Edgar mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Alexis and Edgar boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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