Edgar vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Edgar Rank #460

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Gideon mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edgar and Gideon boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.