Edgar Arredondo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Arredondo — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Edgar Arredondo is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Edgar is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Edgar is a commonly used masculine English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Edgar (composed of ead "rich, prosperous" and gar "spear"). Like most Anglo-Saxon names, it fell out of use by the Late Middle Ages; it was, however, revived in the 18th century, and was popularised by its use for a character in Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor (1819). The name was more common in the United States than elsewhere in the Anglosphere during the 19th century. It has been a particularly fashionable name in Latin American countries since the 20th century. The surname Arredondo: Claudio Arredondo (born 1962), Chilean actor Héctor Arredondo (1970–2014), Mexican actor Inés Arredondo (1928–1989), Mexican writer Isidoro Arredondo (1655–1702), Spanish painter Maria Arredondo (born 1985), Norwegian pop singer Ricardo Arredondo (painter) (1850–1911), Spanish painter Samuel Arredondo (born 2002), Korean-Mexican pop singer Carolina Arredondo (born 1986), Chilean politician and actress Arcelia Arredondo García (born 1957), Mexican politician Avelino Arredondo, 19th century Uruguayan assassin Ben Arredondo, American politician Carlos Arredondo, American anti-war activist Jesús A. Edgar is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 120K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Edgar reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Edgar

Latin

Edgar is a commonly used masculine English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Edgar (composed of ead "rich, prosperous" and gar "spear"). Like most Anglo-Saxon names, it fell out of use by the Late Middle Ages; it was, however, revived in the 18th century, and was popularised by its use for a character in Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor (1819). The name was more common in the United States than elsewhere in the Anglosphere during the 19th century. It has been a particularly fashionable name in Latin American countries since the 20th century.

Surname: Arredondo

Spanish

Claudio Arredondo (born 1962), Chilean actor Héctor Arredondo (1970–2014), Mexican actor Inés Arredondo (1928–1989), Mexican writer Isidoro Arredondo (1655–1702), Spanish painter Maria Arredondo (born 1985), Norwegian pop singer Ricardo Arredondo (painter) (1850–1911), Spanish painter Samuel Arredondo (born 2002), Korean-Mexican pop singer Carolina Arredondo (born 1986), Chilean politician and actress Arcelia Arredondo García (born 1957), Mexican politician Avelino Arredondo, 19th century Uruguayan assassin Ben Arredondo, American politician Carlos Arredondo, American anti-war activist Jesús A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Edgar is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Edgar by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Edgar Arredondo

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Edgar Arredondo:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Edgar?
The first name Edgar originates from Latin. Edgar is a commonly used masculine English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Edgar (composed of ead "rich, prosperous" and gar "spear"). Like most Anglo-Saxon names, it fell out of use by the Late Middle Ages; it was, however, revived in the 18th century, and was popularised by its use for a character in Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor (1819). The name was more common in the United States than elsewhere in the Anglosphere during the 19th century. It has been a particularly fashionable name in Latin American countries since the 20th century.
When was Edgar most popular?
The name Edgar reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Arredondo?
The surname Arredondo originates from Spanish. Claudio Arredondo (born 1962), Chilean actor Héctor Arredondo (1970–2014), Mexican actor Inés Arredondo (1928–1989), Mexican writer Isidoro Arredondo (1655–1702), Spanish painter Maria Arredondo (born 1985), Norwegian pop singer Ricardo Arredondo (painter) (1850–1911), Spanish painter Samuel Arredondo (born 2002), Korean-Mexican pop singer Carolina Arredondo (born 1986), Chilean politician and actress Arcelia Arredondo García (born 1957), Mexican politician Avelino Arredondo, 19th century Uruguayan assassin Ben Arredondo, American politician Carlos Arredondo, American anti-war activist Jesús A.
What are the origins of the name Edgar Arredondo?
The name Edgar Arredondo combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Arredondo originates from Spanish.
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