Edgar vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Edgar Rank #460

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Shepherd mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Edgar and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.