Edgar vs Macen

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

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Macen

Boy #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,233
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Mace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Macen Rank #3,233

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #3233 for Macen.

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

Macen ___

  • Macen James
  • Macen Cole
  • Macen Lee
  • Macen Alexander
  • Macen William
  • Macen Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Macen

Jaxon Bryson Addison Harper Paige

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Macen more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Macen at #3233 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Macen mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin).

Are Edgar and Macen boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Macen is primarily a boy name.

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