Benson vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Benson Rank #436

Edgar Rank #460

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Benson or Edgar more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Benson and Edgar mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Benson and Edgar boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.