Edgar vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Edgar Rank #460

Erik Rank #477

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Edgar or Erik more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Erik mean?

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

Are Edgar and Erik boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.