Edgard
Meaningwealthy spear · French form of Edgar
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,650 in 1968
9 babies were named Edgard in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,362 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1925–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Edgard, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Edgard would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEdgard first shows up in US birth records in 1925, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 100 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1968, when it ranked #1,650. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowEdgard was 3.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 61,350 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendEdgard has climbed 2,362 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningEdgard is a French form of Edgar, which means “wealthy spear”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Edgard
Edgard is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “wealthy spear”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ard”. US birth records list Edgard for boys from 1925 to 2025, in 72 of those 101 years. Its best year was 1968, when it ranked #1,650 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 1950s | 1.3 | 787,402 boys |
| 1960s | 6.5 | 153,139 boys |
| 1970s | 10 | 99,900 boys |
| 1980s | 16 | 62,893 boys |
| 1990s | 18 | 54,201 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 83,126 boys |
| 2010s | 6.6 | 152,207 boys |
| 2020s | 4.4 | 229,885 boys |
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Questions about the name Edgard
What does the name Edgard mean?
Edgard means “wealthy spear” in French, as a form of Edgar.
What is the origin of the name Edgard?
Edgard has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Edgard a boy or girl name?
Edgard is a boy name.
How popular is the name Edgard?
Edgard ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1968 (#1,650).