Edgar vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Girl #49,197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Edgar Rank #49,197

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #49197 for Edgar.

Is Edgar or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Edgar at #49197 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Richard mean?

Edgar means "fortunate warrior" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Edgar and Richard boy or girl names?

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