Jake vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Jake Rank #423

Edgar Rank #460

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Jake or Edgar more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Jake and Edgar mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Jake and Edgar boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.