Emerson vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Emerson Rank #270

Edgar Rank #460

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Emerson or Edgar more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Edgar mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Emerson and Edgar boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.