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Medgar

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How to Pronounce Medgar

Pronounced MED-gar /ˈmɛd.ɡɑr/Medium

Meaning: Medgar is an uncommon American given name whose etymology is not clearly documented. It is inseparable from Medgar Evers, the Mississippi civil rights leader; families who chose the name did so chiefly in tribute to him. Its meaning is honorific rather than lexical.Low

In 30 seconds: Medgar is a rare American name known through civil rights leader Medgar Evers; it was given largely as a tribute to him (said MED-gar).
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningMedgar is an uncommon American given name whose etymology is not clearly documented. It is inseparable from Medgar Evers, the Mississippi civil rights leader; families who chose the name did so chiefly in tribute to him. Its meaning is honorific rather than lexical.
U.S. rank (1965)#3158 ↘ Falling
1965 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)≈ 46
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196319631965

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

Medgar is a rare American boys' name whose origin is not firmly recorded. It is remembered above all for Medgar Evers, the Mississippi field secretary of the NAACP, and the small number of boys given the name reflect families honoring his legacy. The name's significance is one of tribute rather than a settled dictionary meaning.

It has always been extremely rare, appearing for only a handful of boys a year and closely tied to a single moment in the early nineteen-sixties. It is a name carried with intention rather than fashion.

Did you know? The name Medgar entered wider use as a tribute to Medgar Evers, the civil rights leader whose life and work are honored in schools and institutions bearing his name.
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Medgar — Given name tied to Medgar Evers; etymology uncertain

Variations

MedgarsEdgar

Nicknames

Med

Famous Bearers

  • ★Medgar Evers (1925-1963)
    Mississippi civil rights leader and NAACP field secretary; his life and legacy are widely honored and gave the name its meaning as a tribute

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Evers— the surname carried alongside it in tribute
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Medgar mean?

It is a rare American name of uncertain origin, known and given as a tribute to civil rights leader Medgar Evers.

How do you pronounce Medgar?

It's said MED-gar /ˈmɛd.ɡɑr/, two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Medgar a boy or girl name?

Medgar is used as a boy's name.

Is Medgar a popular name?

No, it has always been very rare, a name given chiefly in tribute rather than as a common choice.

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