Boy name
Edgar name meaning
“wealth and spear”
Edgar means wealth and spear, combining the Old English elements ēad, meaning wealth or prosperity, and gār, meaning spear. It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The American writer Edgar Allan Poe provides a concrete literary association through his poetry and short stories.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,476
What does Edgar mean?
Wealth and spear
In Turkish: zenginlik ve mızrak
Edgar preserves an Old English naming pattern built from two meaningful elements. Wealth and a weapon image appear together, functioning as traditional name components rather than a complete sentence. King Edgar of England and Edgar Allan Poe are major historical and literary associations.
Origin of the name Edgar
From Old English Ēadgār, combining ēad, 'wealth or prosperity', with gār, 'spear'.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Edgar in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | E |
How to pronounce Edgar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /edɡaɾ/ |
Is Edgar a boy’s name?
Yes, Edgar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Edgar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Edgar
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Famous people named Edgar
- Edgar Manas · b. 1875
FAQ about the name Edgar
What is the meaning of Edgar?
Edgar means “wealth and spear”. From Old English Ēadgār, combining ēad, 'wealth or prosperity', with gār, 'spear'.
Is Edgar a boy’s name?
Yes, Edgar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Edgar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Edgar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Edgar?
Edgar is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Edgar have?
Edgar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Edgar?
Edgar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Edgar?
Notable people named Edgar include Edgar Manas.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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