Edgar vs Peyton

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
Peyton Rank #168

Peyton is more popular, ranked #168 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

Peyton ___

  • Peyton Grace
  • Peyton Marie
  • Peyton Elizabeth
  • Peyton Rose
  • Peyton Ann
  • Peyton Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Peyton

Logan Riley Jordan Taylor Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #168 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Peyton mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Peyton means "Pacca's town" (Old English origin).

Are Edgar and Peyton boy or girl names?

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

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