George vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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George Rank #123

Edward Rank #228

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #228 for Edward.

Is George or Edward more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do George and Edward mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are George and Edward boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.