Edgar vs Oliver

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
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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Oliver mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Edgar and Oliver boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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