More info about the name "Edgar"
Edgar is a modern derivative of the Old English name “Eadgar”, based on two words - “ead” which means prosperity or wealth and “gar” which means spear.
Edgar
- Origin/Usage
- English
- Pronunciation
- ED-gər
- Meaning
- Prosperity from the spear
Popularity of the Name Edgar
Also Spelled Like...
Edger
Famous Edgars
Edgar Allan Poe - author
Edgar Degas - painter
Edgar Rice Buroughs - author
Edgar Martinez - baseball player
