Declining since 1996, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Edgard since 1925
Babies named Edgard per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 124 |
| 1970s | 165 |
| 1980s | 295 |
| 1990s | 359 |
| 2000s | 240 |
| 2010s | 124 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Edgard is a rare given name, a variant of the more common Edgar. According to Social Security data, it was first recorded in 1925. Its peak year of usage was 1997, but since 1996 its trajectory has been on the decline. In the most recent year (2025), Edgard ranked 8,243rd, with an estimated 1 in 189,786 newborn boys receiving the name. The spelling Edgard may reflect French or other European influences, though the name remains overwhelmingly English in origin. Its rarity and straightforward pronunciation make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a traditional name with a slightly unconventional twist.
Edgard is a variant of Edgar, derived from the Old English elements ead, meaning 'prosperity, fortune', and gar, meaning 'spear'. Alternatively, some sources connect its second element to gār, 'spear', or 'guardian'. The name was common in Anglo-Saxon England, borne by King Edgar the Peaceful in the 10th century. Edgard, with its altered spelling, appears as a less common variant that arose later.
“Edgard” around the world
Where Edgard lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ed, Eddie
Variants: Edgar
Sibling names for Edgard
Names that share Edgard's style, for a brother or sister.
