Edgar vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Edgar Rank #460

Chris Rank #651

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Edgar or Chris more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Chris mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Edgar and Chris boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.