Frederick vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Edgar Rank #460

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Frederick or Edgar more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Edgar mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Frederick and Edgar boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.