Jolyon vs Adger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adger

Boy #28,594 Most Popular

Meaning

"Prosperous spear; rich with fortune. A dialectal and Anglicized variant of Edgar, from the Old English elements ead (wealth, fortune) and gar (spear), used as a given name particularly in the American South."

Origin: Anglo-Saxon

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,594
Total SSA Count
5
Formality
Formal

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Popularity Comparison

Jolyon Rank #28,604
Adger Rank #28,594

Adger is more popular, ranked #28594 vs #28604 for Jolyon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jolyon or Adger more popular?

Adger is more popular, ranked #28594 compared to Jolyon at #28604 in the United States.

What do Jolyon and Adger mean?

Adger means "Prosperous spear; rich with fortune. A dialectal and Anglicized variant of Edgar, from the Old English elements ead (wealth, fortune) and gar (spear), used as a given name particularly in the American South." (Anglo-Saxon origin).

Are Jolyon and Adger boy or girl names?

Jolyon is primarily a boy name. Adger is primarily a boy name.

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