Edgar vs Reece

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

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Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Reece Rank #455

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 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

Reece ___

  • Reece James
  • Reece William
  • Reece Alexander
  • Reece Thomas
  • Reece Owen
  • Reece Morgan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Reece

Owen Evan Finn Dylan Gwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Reece more popular?

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Reece mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Edgar and Reece boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Reece is primarily a boy name.

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