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.
See Edgar scored for your familyMeaning & 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.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Edgar is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
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.
Numerology of Edgar
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.
How Edgar sounds
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Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Edgar — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Edgar
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Names similar to Edgar
If Edgar resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Mexican families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Prosperity cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Edgar
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, Atheist traditions, commonly among Mexican, American, LatinAmerican families.
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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