Edgar vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Edgar Rank #460

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Paul mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Edgar and Paul boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.