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Dorian vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dorian

Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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

Dorian Rank #539
Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #539 for Dorian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dorian or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Dorian and Edgar mean?

Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Dorian and Edgar boy or girl names?

Dorian is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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