Edgar vs Boston

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

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#628
Total SSA Count
449
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Boston Rank #628

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #628 for Boston.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Boston more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Boston mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Edgar and Boston boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.

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