Edgar

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 popular names 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.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

wealthy spearman

Origin

English

Numerology

E is for endear, all those you touch.

D is for dazzle, the sparkle of you.

G is for goal, your eye on the future.

A is for able, for you surely are.

R is for refreshing, the sparkling you.

Lucky

Edgar lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Edgar

• Margot Elise Robbie Australian actress
• Margot Hielscher German singer/actress
• Margot Eskens German pop singer
• Carolyn "Margot" aka Rollo late Nameberry user
• Margot Cullum (b. 2013) daughter of singer Jamie Cullum and model Sophie Dahl

Edgar in Pop Culture

• Edgar Clinton main character in G. A. Henty's, The Dash for Khartoum
• Edgar Gore character in animated movie "Frankenweenie"
• Edgar Huntly character in "Memoirs of a Sleepwalker" by Charles Brockden Brown
• Edgar Frog character in "The Lost Boys" movie series
• Edgar character on TV's "Heroes"