Edgar vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Edgar Rank #460

Roy Rank #542

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Edgar or Roy more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Roy mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Edgar and Roy boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.