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At a Glance
- 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
ED-gurIPA /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.
Names Like Edgar
These names share Edgar’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Edgar mean?
Wealthy spear. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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