Edgar vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Edgar Rank #460

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Emerson mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Edgar and Emerson boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.