Edgar: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A wealthy spearman, prosperous and brave.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #393
- Peak
- #51 in 1881
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Edgar Means
Edgar is a boy name of English origin. A wealthy spearman, prosperous and brave.
How Popular Edgar Is
Edgar currently ranks #393 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #51 in 1881. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Edgar
- Edgar broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #51 in 1881.
- Edgar has been a top 100 name across 169+ years of American history.
- Edgar is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Edgar
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Edgar
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Questions About Edgar
What does Edgar mean?
Edgar is a boy name of English origin. A wealthy spearman, prosperous and brave.
How popular is Edgar?
Edgar currently ranks #393 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #51 in 1881. It has held steady.
Where does Edgar come from?
Edgar comes from English roots. Edgar broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #51 in 1881.
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