Edgar vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #460 for Edgar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Sean mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Edgar and Sean boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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