Edgar is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1276 in 2025 with 22 recorded births. This places Edgar in the top 21% 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 69.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 12,361 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.