Edgar vs Desmond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Edgar Rank #460

Desmond Rank #369

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Desmond more popular?

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Desmond mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Desmond means "man from South Munster" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Edgar and Desmond boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Desmond is primarily a boy name.