Edgar

Meaning of Edgar

This name means 'wealthy spear' or 'fortunate spear'. It combines Old English words for prosperity and a weapon.

Edgar has Old English roots — browse every Old English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Edgar

Edgar has cooled off, slipping to #486 in 2025, down from a peak of #160 in 2001.

Notable people named Edgar

• Edgar Allan Poe
  Writer of dark tales and poetry
• Edgar Degas
  Famous French Impressionist painter
• J. Edgar Hoover
  Long-serving FBI Director
• Edgar Wright
  Acclaimed film director and screenwriter
• Edgar Martínez
  Baseball Hall of Fame designated hitter

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Questions about the name Edgar

What does the name Edgar mean?

Edgar means this name means 'wealthy spear' or 'fortunate spear'. it combines old english words for prosperity and a weapon, and it comes from Old English origins.

Is Edgar a boy's or a girl's name?

Edgar is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Edgar?

In 2025, Edgar ranked #486 for boys, down from #457 the year before.

When was Edgar most popular?

Edgar peaked at #160 in 2001.