Edgar Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Edgar Name at a Glance

Name	Edgar
Meaning	Fortunate and powerful. From the Old English name Eadgar, a compound of 'ead' meaning rich or happy, and 'gar' meaning spear. Famous bearer: 10th-century king Edgar of England; American author Edgar Allen Poe.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Edgar Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Edgar means “Fortunate and powerful. From the Old English name Eadgar, a compound of 'ead' meaning rich or happy, and 'gar' meaning spear. Famous bearer: 10th-century king Edgar of England; American author Edgar Allen Poe”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Edgar Name Origin

Our database records Edgar under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Edgar a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Edgar is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Edgar

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