Boy name
Edgar name meaning
“prosperity and spear”
Edgar is a masculine name of Old English origin meaning “prosperity and spear.” It comes from Eadgar, which combines ead, meaning “prosperity,” and gar, meaning “spear.” The name’s meaning brings together these two elements, with each contributing one part of the meaning of the original compound.
What does Edgar mean?
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Edgar
From Old English Eadgar, combining ead, prosperity, and gar, spear.
Name combinations with Edgar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Edgar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Edgar: prosperity and spear
- Parada: rich, wealthy
- Rino: day or daytime
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Meaning of each word
- Edgar: prosperity and spear
- Atma: spirit or true self
- Hardiono: mountain
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Edgar Atep
Meaning of each word
- Edgar: prosperity and spear
- Atep: steadfast, firm
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Meaning of each word
- Kusuma: a blooming flower
- Edgar: prosperity and spear
- Mahardika: virtuous and knowledgeable
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Edgar Sugiyo
Meaning of each word
- Edgar: prosperity and spear
- Sugiyo: wealthy, prosperous
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Meaning of each word
- Edgar: prosperity and spear
- Gugun: useful, possessing merit
- Cahyo: light, radiance
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How to pronounce Edgar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦢ꧀ꦒꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮓ᮪ᮌᮁ |
Is Edgar a boy’s name?
Yes, Edgar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Edgar ranks #2,797 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Edgar
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Iqbal♂Good fortune, success in life
- Bachtiar♂Fortunate, lucky
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Imron♂Prosperity, flourishing condition
- Marzuki♂One granted sustenance
- Untung♂Good fortune, gain
- Edwin♂Prosperous friend
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Raharjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
Famous people named Edgar
- Edgar Xavier Marvelo · b. 1998
- Edgar Diponegoro
- Edgar Rhomado A. Nasution · b. 1998
- Edgar Victor Alfredd Anakotta
FAQ about the name Edgar
What is the meaning of Edgar?
Edgar means prosperity and spear. From Old English Eadgar, combining ead, prosperity, and gar, spear.
Is Edgar a boy’s name?
Yes, Edgar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Edgar?
Edgar is of European origin.
How many syllables does Edgar have?
Edgar has 2 syllables (Ed-gar) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Edgar?
Edgar ranks #2,797 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Edgar?
Some ideas: Edgar Parada Rino; Edgar Atma Hardiono; Edgar Atep.
Famous people named Edgar?
Notable people named Edgar include Edgar Xavier Marvelo, Edgar Diponegoro, Edgar Rhomado A. Nasution.
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