Edwards vs Margues

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwards

Boy #11,274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"guardian of prosperity"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,274
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

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Margues

Boy #11,120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the marches, borderlands nobleman"

Origin: Old French/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American African American French Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,120
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marc, Marq

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edwards Rank #11,274
Margues Rank #11,120

Margues is more popular, ranked #11120 vs #11274 for Edwards.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edwards ___

  • Edwards James
  • Edwards Thomas
  • Edwards Lee
  • Edwards Scott
  • Edwards Clark
  • Edwards Ray

Margues ___

  • Margues Anthony
  • Margues James
  • Margues Andre
  • Margues Xavier
  • Margues Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edwards

Harrison Wilson Monroe Lincoln Fletcher

If you choose Margues

Darius Xavier Jasmine Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edwards or Margues more popular?

Margues is more popular, ranked #11120 compared to Edwards at #11274 in the United States.

What do Edwards and Margues mean?

Edwards means "guardian of prosperity" (Old English origin). Margues means "lord of the marches, borderlands nobleman" (Old French/Germanic origin).

Are Edwards and Margues boy or girl names?

Edwards is primarily a boy name. Margues is primarily a boy name.

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