Edgar vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Edgar Rank #460

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Frederick mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Edgar and Frederick boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.