Jared vs Edgar
Comparing Jared and Edgar? Both are popular picks for parents in 2026. Jared ranks in the Top 500 tier and traces to Hebrew naming roots (meaning "To descend"). Edgar sits in the Top 500 tier with English origins (meaning "Prosperous spear").
Jared
- Meaning: To descend
- Origin: Hebrew
- Popularity (2026): Top 500
- Full Jared name page
Edgar
- Meaning: Prosperous spear
- Origin: English
- Popularity (2026): Top 500
- Full Edgar name page
Which name is more popular: Jared or Edgar?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Jared ranks higher (Top 500) than Edgar (Top 500).