Brian vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Brian Rank #301

Edgar Rank #460

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Brian or Edgar more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Brian and Edgar mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Brian and Edgar boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.