Preston vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Preston Rank #330

Edgar Rank #460

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Preston or Edgar more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Preston and Edgar mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Preston and Edgar boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.