Edgar vs Paxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

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Edgar Rank #460

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Paxton mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Edgar and Paxton boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.