Major vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Major Rank #581

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #581 for Major.

Is Major or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Major and Edgar mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Major and Edgar boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.