Desmond vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Desmond

Boy #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Desmond Rank #369

Edgar Rank #460

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Desmond or Edgar more popular?

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Desmond and Edgar mean?

Desmond means "man from South Munster" (Irish Gaelic origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Desmond and Edgar boy or girl names?

Desmond is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.