Edgar vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Edgar Rank #460

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Jay mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Edgar and Jay boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.