Edgar is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #862 in 2022 with 36 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 50 births ranking #690. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 176.9%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 7,900 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.