Edgar vs Moises

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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Moises

Boy #524 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of the water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#524
Total SSA Count
568
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Moi, Mosy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Moises Rank #524

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #524 for Moises.

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

Moises ___

  • Moises Alejandro
  • Moises David
  • Moises Antonio
  • Moises Luis
  • Moises Angel
  • Moises Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Moises

Sofia Isabella Mateo Miguel Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Moises more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Moises at #524 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Moises mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Moises means "drawn out of the water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edgar and Moises boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Moises is primarily a boy name.

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