Dalton 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

Dalton Rank #433
Edgar Rank #460

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #460 for Edgar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalton ___

  • Dalton James
  • Dalton Lee
  • Dalton Ray
  • Dalton Thomas
  • Dalton Wayne
  • Dalton 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 Dalton

Colton Clayton Payton Savannah Brooklyn

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalton or Edgar more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Edgar mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Dalton and Edgar boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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