Hugo vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Hugo Rank #405
Edgar Rank #460

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #460 for Edgar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Edgar more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Edgar mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Hugo and Edgar boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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