Edgar vs Marcos

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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Marcos

Boy #483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, consecrated to the god of war"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#483
Total SSA Count
639
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marc, Mark, Marky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Marcos Rank #483

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #483 for Marcos.

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

Marcos ___

  • Marcos Antonio
  • Marcos Luis
  • Marcos Rafael
  • Marcos Alejandro
  • Marcos José
  • Marcos Eduardo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Marcos

Sofia Isabella Valentina Santiago Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Marcos more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Marcos at #483 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Marcos mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Marcos means "of Mars, consecrated to the god of war" (Latin origin).

Are Edgar and Marcos boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Marcos is primarily a boy name.

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