Edgar vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

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Edgar Rank #460

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Benson mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Edgar and Benson boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.