Edgar vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Edgar Rank #460

Phillip Rank #627

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Edgar or Phillip more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Phillip mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Edgar and Phillip boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.