Edgar vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Edgar Rank #460

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Sterling mean?

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

Are Edgar and Sterling boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.