Edgar vs Elwood

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woodland near the elder trees"

Origin: Old English

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Edgar Rank #460

Elwood Rank #2,135

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #2135 for Elwood.

Is Edgar or Elwood more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Elwood at #2135 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Elwood mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Elwood means "woodland near the elder trees" (Old English origin).

Are Edgar and Elwood boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Elwood is primarily a boy name.