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The name Edgar peaked for girls at #856 in 1880. Edgar is also used for boys, ranking #486 in 2025.

The name Edgar is a boy's name of English origin meaning "wealthy spearman".

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Edgar is an Old English name historically associated with the tenth century English king known as Edgar the Peaceful. There was also a King Edgar of Scotland.
 Edgar has been a stalwart on the US <a href="https://nameberry.com/popular-names">popular names</a> lists, not dipping below the Top 400 until 2022, and is especially popular (as is Edgardo) with Latino families.
 Edgar plays a key role in King Lear and has had several distinguished namesakes, including artist Degas, Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs, and author and poet Edgar Allan Poe. In terms of style, however, most would rate it a distant third to Edward and Edmund. 
 Trivia tidbit: Joan Rivers' daughter Melissa named her son Edgar after her father, but he is called by his middle name Cooper.

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The name Edgar is currently ranked #486 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #51 in 1881. The name is most popular in EDGAR, EDGAR, and EDGAR. Edgar is occasionally used for girls in 2011.

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