Edgar vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Edgar Rank #460

Sam Rank #652

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Edgar or Sam more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Sam mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edgar and Sam boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.