Edgar, of Germanic origin, means 'wealthy spear'. It was brought to England by the Normans and has been used steadily since then. The name is associated with notable figures like Edgar Allan Poe, the American poet, short-story writer, and critic widely regarded as a master of macabre and mystery tales.
The name Edger experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past century and a half, with a total of 420 births recorded between 1880 and 2006. The highest number of births occurred in 1924 and 1929, with 16 and 17 births respectively. Conversely, there were several years with only five or fewer births each. The name appears to have been most popular between the late 19th century and early 20th century, with a noticeable decline in usage after World War II.