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Edgard

♂ Boy

Pronounced ED-gard /ˈɛd.ɡɑrd/High

Meaning: A French/Spanish form of Edgar — from the Old English, 'a wealthy/fortunate spear' (ead, 'wealth/fortune', + gar, 'a spear')Low

In 30 seconds: A wealthy/fortunate spear: Edgard forms Edgar. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ED-gard').
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningA French/Spanish form of Edgar — from the Old English, 'a wealthy/fortunate spear' (ead, 'wealth/fortune', + gar, 'a spear')
U.S. rank (2025)#8436 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,390

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219252025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Edgard is a French/Spanish form of Edgar — from the Old English, 'a wealthy/fortunate spear' (ead, 'wealth/fortune', + gar, 'a spear'). A crisp, classic name (said 'ED-gard').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and French families. Rare in this spelling, a-wealthy-spear at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Edgar is 'a wealthy/fortunate spear' in Old English (ead + gar) — Edgard is the French/Spanish form, crisp and classic (said 'ED-gard').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Edgar — Old English etymology

Variations

EdgarEdgardoEdger

Nicknames

Ed

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Edgardo— the Spanish/Italian form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edgard mean?

Edgard is a French/Spanish form of Edgar — Old English 'a wealthy/fortunate spear' (ead + gar).

How do you pronounce Edgard?

It's said ED-gard /ˈɛd.ɡɑrd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Edgard a boy or girl name?

Edgard is a boy's name.

How popular is Edgard?

Edgard is a very rare name in the U.S.

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