Edgar vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Edgar Rank #460

Major Rank #581

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #581 for Major.

Is Edgar or Major more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Major mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Edgar and Major boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.