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Atticus vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Atticus Rank #277
Edgar Rank #460

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 vs #460 for Edgar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atticus or Edgar more popular?

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Atticus and Edgar mean?

Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Atticus and Edgar boy or girl names?

Atticus is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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