Edgar vs Zachariah

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
Zachariah Rank #570

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #570 for Zachariah.

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

Zachariah ___

  • Zachariah James
  • Zachariah Cole
  • Zachariah Thomas
  • Zachariah Eli
  • Zachariah Grant
  • Zachariah David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Zachariah

Jeremiah Elijah Abigail Micah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Zachariah more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Zachariah at #570 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Zachariah mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Zachariah means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edgar and Zachariah boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Zachariah is primarily a boy name.

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