Chris vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Chris Rank #651

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Edgar mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Chris and Edgar boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.