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Erick vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Erick Rank #333
Edgar Rank #460

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #460 for Edgar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Edgar more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Erick and Edgar mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Erick and Edgar boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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