Boston vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#628
Total SSA Count
449
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Bos

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Boston Rank #628
Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #628 for Boston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boston ___

  • Boston James
  • Boston Lee
  • Boston William
  • Boston Reid
  • Boston Thomas

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 Boston

Austin Denver Hudson Brooklyn Camden

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Edgar mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Boston and Edgar boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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