Edgar vs Noah

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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Noah

Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
20,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Noah mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edgar and Noah boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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