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Omar vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Omar Rank #260
Edgar Rank #460

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 vs #460 for Edgar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omar or Edgar more popular?

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Omar and Edgar mean?

Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Omar and Edgar boy or girl names?

Omar is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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