Boy Name · Old English Origin
Edgar
Edgar means “Spear”. It is a boy's name of Old English origin, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 500 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Edgar is a boy baby name of Old English origin, meaning "Spear". It currently sits in the Top 500 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Edgar often also consider Edgard.
Edgar meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Spear
Origin: Old English naming roots help connect Edgar to related Old English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Edgar as E·D·G·A·R, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Edgar is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Edgar variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Edgara, Edgare, Edgary, Edga.
- Nicknames: Edg and E.
- Middle names: Pair Edgar with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Edgar middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Edgard, Edgardo, Edsel, Edson, Edison — full picks on the sibling names for Edgar guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Edgar? Browse our names like Edgar guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
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Frequently asked about Edgar
What does the name Edgar mean?
Edgar means "Spear" and is of Old English origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Edgar is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Edgar?
Edgar originates in Old English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Edgar?
Edgar has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Edgar a boy's or girl's name?
Edgar is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Edgar in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Edgar sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Edgar?
Names that share Edgar's sound and style include Edgard, Edgardo, Edsel, Edson, Edison.
What middle names pair well with Edgar?
Good middle-name fits for Edgar pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Edgar is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Edgar is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Edgar?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Edgar share its rhythm without rhyming — Edgard, Edgardo, Edsel all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.