Edgar vs Ninive

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Ninive Rank #49,341

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #49341 for Ninive.

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

Ninive ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Ninive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Ninive more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Ninive at #49341 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Ninive mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Edgar and Ninive boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Ninive is primarily a girl name.

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