Edward vs Narcissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#228
Total SSA Count
1,584
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ted

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Narcissa

Girl #71,267 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"narcissus flower, sleep-inducing"

Origin: Greek narkissos via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Literary Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,267
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cissy, Narci, Cissa

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Popularity Comparison

Edward Rank #228
Narcissa Rank #71,267

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #71267 for Narcissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edward ___

  • Edward James
  • Edward William
  • Edward Thomas
  • Edward Charles
  • Edward Henry
  • Edward George

Narcissa ___

  • Narcissa Rose
  • Narcissa Jane
  • Narcissa Elizabeth
  • Narcissa Violet
  • Narcissa Mae
  • Narcissa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edward

Charlotte Eleanor Margaret William Henry

If you choose Narcissa

Bellatrix Andromeda Draco Lucretia Celestia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edward or Narcissa more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Narcissa at #71267 in the United States.

What do Edward and Narcissa mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Narcissa means "narcissus flower, sleep-inducing" (Greek narkissos via Latin origin).

Are Edward and Narcissa boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Narcissa is primarily a girl name.

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