What origin is the name Édgar?

Édgar comes from Portuguese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Édgar?

Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Édgar — for example Thays, Luzia, Bernadete. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Édgar

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Édgar

Édgar

Boy

Portuguese

2 syllables

Édgar is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "Derived from Old English, meaning wealthy spearman".

Édgar is a boy's name of Portuguese origin meaning "Derived from Old English, meaning wealthy spearman". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Édgar mean?

Derived from Old English, meaning wealthy spearman.

How popular is Édgar?

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What does Édgar mean?

Édgar is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Derived from Old English, meaning wealthy spearman.".

How popular is Édgar?

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Sister names that go with Édgar

Thays Luzia Bernadete Evora Maximina Girlene

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Édgar.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Édgar at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: É
Ends with: -ar
Vowels: 1 of 5 letters

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Which names have a similar meaning to Édgar?

Édgar means "Derived from Old English, meaning wealthy spearman." — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)