Edgar vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Edgar Rank #460

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Walter mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Edgar and Walter boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.