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At a Glance: Name: Edgar – Meaning: wealthy spear – Origin: Old English – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ED-gur
Edgar is a boy's name rooted in Old English, carrying the meaning "wealthy spear." It fits into vintage and romantic, storybook naming styles, and is pronounced ED-gur (/ˈɛdgər/).
Meaning & Origin of Edgar
Meaning: Wealthy spear.
Origin: Old English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Edgar
Phonetic: ED-gur IPA: /ˈɛdgər/
Popularity of Edgar
Edgar peaked in 1881, when it ranked #51 with 312 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #457, even though 679 babies received it that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Edgar mean?
Wealthy spear. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Edgar)
How do you pronounce Edgar?
Edgar is pronounced ED-gur (IPA: /ˈɛdgər/).
Is Edgar a popular name right now?
Edgar peaked at #51 in 1881 and is ranked #457 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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