Zander vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Zander Rank #379

Edgar Rank #460

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Zander or Edgar more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Zander and Edgar mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Zander and Edgar boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.