Richard vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #49,197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Richard Rank #232

Edgar Rank #49,197

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #49197 for Edgar.

Is Richard or Edgar more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Edgar at #49197 in the United States.

What do Richard and Edgar mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Edgar means "fortunate warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Edgar boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a girl name.