Edgar vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #460 for Edgar.

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Liam mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Edgar and Liam boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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