Edgar vs Jonas

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

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Jonas

Boy #557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Lithuanian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#557
Total SSA Count
531
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jon, Jo

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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Jonas Rank #557

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #557 for Jonas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edgar ___

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

Jonas ___

  • Jonas William
  • Jonas Peter
  • Jonas Henry
  • Jonas Eli
  • Jonas Luke
  • Jonas Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Jonas

Elias Tobias Silas Clara Marta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Jonas more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Jonas at #557 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Jonas mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Jonas means "dove" (Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה) origin).

Are Edgar and Jonas boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Jonas is primarily a boy name.

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