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Edgar

male

Meaning

"Wealthy Spear"

Edgar is an Old English compound name borne by early English kings and has persisted in literary and modern usage.

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Popularity History of Edgar

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#457Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#457

Edgar was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-21

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Edgar Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Edgar.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Edgar

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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