Coila vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coila

Girl #49,179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Gaelic Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#49,179
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Coi

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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

Coila Rank #49,179
Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #49179 for Coila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Coila ___

  • Coila Rose
  • Coila Jean
  • Coila Fern
  • Coila Blair
  • Coila Mae

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 Coila

Fionn Isla Callum Skye

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coila or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Coila at #49179 in the United States.

What do Coila and Edgar mean?

Coila means "from the narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Coila and Edgar boy or girl names?

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

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