Edwin vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Edwin Rank #383

Edgar Rank #460

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Edwin or Edgar more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Edgar mean?

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

Are Edwin and Edgar boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.