Edgardo
About Edgardo
Edgardo is a masculine name with Germanic origins, representing the Spanish and Italian form of Edgar. Derived from the Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'gar' meaning 'spear,' Edgardo literally translates to 'wealthy spearman' or 'prosperous guardian.' Popular in Spanish-speaking countries and Italy, the name carries an air of strength and nobility. Edgardo gained prominence through historical figures and literary characters, maintaining steady popularity particularly in Latin American countries. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing syllables and strong ending, making it both sophisticated and accessible. While less common in English-speaking regions, Edgardo provides a distinctive international alternative to Edgar, offering both cultural richness and historical depth.
Pronounced ed-GAR-doh.
As of October 2026, Edgardo ranked #3007 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #691 in 1992.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,901 | 40 | 20.8 |
| 2015 | #2,985 | 39 | 20.3 |
| 2016 | #2,900 | 41 | 21.6 |
| 2017 | #2,608 | 48 | 25.9 |
| 2018 | #3,186 | 36 | 19.8 |
| 2019 | #3,156 | 37 | 20.6 |
| 2020 | #2,990 | 39 | 22.6 |
| 2021 | #3,377 | 34 | 19.4 |
| 2022 | #3,231 | 37 | 21.2 |
| 2023 | #2,907 | 43 | 25.1 |
| 2024 | #2,953 | 42 | 24.4 |
| 2025 | #3,007 | 41 | 24 |
Edgardo on lists
Famous Edgardos
- Edgardo José Maya Villazón
Inspector General of Colombia
- Edgardo Javier Angara
Filipino politician
- Edgardo Vega Yunqué
Puerto Rican novelist
- Edgardo Rodríguez Juliá
Puerto Rican essayist and novelist
- Edgardo Guilbe
Puerto Rican sprinter
- Edgardo Antonio Alfonzo
Venezuelan baseball player
- Edgardo Garrido
Chilean playwright
- Edgardo Colona (born Edgar Chalmers)
British stage actor