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Edgar vs Albert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Albert Rank #607

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #607 for Albert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Albert more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Albert mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin).

Are Edgar and Albert boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Albert is primarily a boy name.

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