Edgar vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

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Edgar Rank #460

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Colin mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Edgar and Colin boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.