Baker vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Baker Rank #313
Edgar Rank #460

Baker is more popular, ranked #313 vs #460 for Edgar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baker ___

  • Baker James
  • Baker Cole
  • Baker Reid
  • Baker Lane
  • Baker Scott

Edgar ___

  • Edgar James
  • Edgar Allan
  • Edgar William
  • Edgar Thomas
  • Edgar Joseph
  • Edgar Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baker

Fletcher Cooper Mason Sawyer Hadley

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baker or Edgar more popular?

Baker is more popular, ranked #313 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Baker and Edgar mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Baker and Edgar boy or girl names?

Baker is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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