Edgar
Edgar: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛdɡɚ/
Meaning and origin of Edgar
Root meaning: “rich”
- A male given name from Old English.
Etymology
From Old English Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from Old English ēad (“rich”) + gār (“spear”). Compare Icelandic Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.
How popular is Edgar?
Since 1880, 705 girls and 157,214 boys in the U.S. have been named Edgar (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #856 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #51 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #486 for boys, with 617 babies given the name.
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Edgar FAQ
What does the name Edgar mean?
Edgar traces back to a root meaning "rich". A male given name from Old English. From Old English Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from Old English ēad (“rich”) + gār (“spear”). Compare Icelandic Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.
What is the origin of the name Edgar?
Edgar is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Edgar?
Since 1880, 705 girls and 157,214 boys in the U.S. have been named Edgar (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #856 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #51 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #486 for boys, with 617 babies given the name.
Is Edgar a boy or girl name?
Edgar is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 705 girls and 157,214 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.