Edgar vs Otis

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
Full profile for Edgar →

Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Otis Rank #733

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #733 for Otis.

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

Otis ___

  • Otis James
  • Otis Lee
  • Otis Ray
  • Otis Gray
  • Otis Dean
  • Otis Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Otis

Hazel Mabel Rufus Arlo Clementine

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Otis more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Otis at #733 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Otis mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin).

Are Edgar and Otis boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Otis is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Otis vs Edgar Edgar vs Sam Edgar vs Royal Edgar vs Frederick Edgar vs Armani
← Full profile: Edgar ← Full profile: Otis Browse all baby names