Edgar is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1056 in 2019 with 26 recorded births. This places Edgar in the top 17% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 50 births ranking #690. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 100.0%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 11,687 boys born was named Edgar. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Edgar is an old English name meaning "wealthy spear". It feels literary, slightly gothic, and traditional without being overused.
The name has royal and historical roots in England and later literary resonance through figures such as Edgar Allan Poe. That mixture of history and culture gives it lasting character.