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Edgar vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Erick Rank #333

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #460 for Edgar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Erick more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Erick mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Edgar and Erick boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.

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