Edgar vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Girl #49,197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Edgar Rank #49,197

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #49197 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Edgar at #49197 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Gideon mean?

Edgar means "fortunate warrior" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edgar and Gideon boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.