Edgar
/EH-D-G-AA-R/
Wealthy spear (Old English-Mexican) — Edgar (Spanish-Mexican, from Old English Eadgar 'wealthy spear') is among the most-given Mexican masculine names of the 1980s-2010s. The English saint-name was adopted across Spanish-Mexican Catholic families through 20th-century globalization. Edgar Allan Poe's literary fame contributed to its global spread.
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Yes — Edgar is a Christian boy name of Spanish origin, meaning “Wealthy spear (Old English-Mexican) — Edgar (Spanish-Mexican, from Old English Eadgar 'wealthy spear') is among the most-given Mexican masculine names of the 1980s-2010s. The English saint-name was adopted across Spanish-Mexican Catholic families through 20th-century globalization. Edgar Allan Poe's literary fame contributed to its global spread.”.
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Meaning & origin
Edgar is a boy's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Wealthy spear (Old English-Mexican) — Edgar (Spanish-Mexican, from Old English Eadgar 'wealthy spear') is among the most-given Mexican masculine names of the 1980s-2010s. The English saint-name was adopted across Spanish-Mexican Catholic families through 20th-century globalization. Edgar Allan Poe's literary fame contributed to its global spread." and belongs to the Prosperity cluster — names wishing abundance and flourishing life.
Common among Mexican, American, LatinAmerican, Hispanic, Latino, Cuban, Argentine, Colombian, Chilean, Peruvian, Venezuelan, PuertoRican, Dominican, Spanish families, Edgar carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Edgar look like?
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See Edgar's baby portrait →What does Edgar's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Edgar resonates in either tradition.
Edgar's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Edgar's full reading →
Does Edgar go with your family's names?
Edgar breaks into 5 sounds: /EH-D-G-AA-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Edgar sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Edgar beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Edgar — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Edgar
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Edgar
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Common questions about Edgar
What does the name Edgar mean?
Edgar means "Wealthy spear (Old English-Mexican) — Edgar (Spanish-Mexican, from Old English Eadgar 'wealthy spear') is among the most-given Mexican masculine names of the 1980s-2010s. The English saint-name was adopted across Spanish-Mexican Catholic families through 20th-century globalization. Edgar Allan Poe's literary fame contributed to its global spread.." It is a boy name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Edgar a boy or girl name?
Edgar is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Edgar?
Edgar is of Spanish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Mexican, American, LatinAmerican families.
Is Edgar a Christian name?
Yes. Edgar is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Edgar mean in Spanish?
Edgar originates from Spanish, where it means "Wealthy spear (Old English-Mexican) — Edgar (Spanish-Mexican, from Old English Eadgar 'wealthy spear') is among the most-given Mexican masculine names of the 1980s-2010s. The English saint-name was adopted across Spanish-Mexican Catholic families through 20th-century globalization. Edgar Allan Poe's literary fame contributed to its global spread.."
What are common nicknames for Edgar?
Common short forms of Edgar include Edi.
What is the numerology of Edgar?
Edgar has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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