Wilson vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Wilson Rank #645

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Edgar mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Edgar boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.