Edgar
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Wealthy spear or fortunate and powerful
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #486 in 2025 with 617 babies born.
History: Edgar derives from the Old English 'Eadgar,' combining 'ead' (wealth, fortune) and 'gar' (spear). It was a royal Anglo-Saxon name, borne by Edgar the Peaceful, the first king of all England. After declining following the Norman Conquest, it was revived in the 19th century. The name carries literary associations through Edgar Allan Poe, whose dark tales shaped American gothic literature.
Famous people named Edgar: Edgar Allan Poe (author), Edgar Wright (director)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Edgar? About 1 in 5,395 babies born in 2025 were named Edgar, or roughly 1.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Edgar
What does the name Edgar mean?
Edgar means “Wealthy spear or fortunate and powerful” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Edgar?
Edgar has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Wealthy spear or fortunate and powerful”.
How popular is Edgar?
Edgar ranked #486 in 2025 — given to 617 babies that year.
When was Edgar most popular?
Edgar peaked in 2005 with 2,453 babies registered that year.
Is Edgar a boy or girl name?
Edgar is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Edgars in registered births are male.
Is the name Edgar rising or falling in popularity?
Edgar has fallen 95 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #391 in 2020 to #486 in 2025.
How long has Edgar been recorded?
Edgar appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.