Edgar vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Edgar Rank #460

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Russell mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Edgar and Russell boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.