Edgar vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Edgar Rank #460

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Forrest mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Edgar and Forrest boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.