Edgar Clemmons

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Clemmons — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Edgar Clemmons 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 Clemmons: Abel Clemmons (1772–1806), American murderer Alan D. Clemmons (born 1958), American lawyer and politician Beth Clemmons, a fictional character from the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds David Judson Clemmons, American guitarist, singer, and songwriter François Clemmons (born 1945), American singer, actor, playwright, and university lecturer Jessica Clemmons (born 1981), American singer-songwriter John Ray Clemmons (born 1977), American member of the Tennessee House of Representatives Joseph Clemmons (born 1929), American politician Larry Clemmons (1906–1988), American animator, screenwriter, and . 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: Clemmons

English

Abel Clemmons (1772–1806), American murderer Alan D. Clemmons (born 1958), American lawyer and politician Beth Clemmons, a fictional character from the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds David Judson Clemmons, American guitarist, singer, and songwriter François Clemmons (born 1945), American singer, actor, playwright, and university lecturer Jessica Clemmons (born 1981), American singer-songwriter John Ray Clemmons (born 1977), American member of the Tennessee House of Representatives Joseph Clemmons (born 1929), American politician Larry Clemmons (1906–1988), American animator, screenwriter, and .

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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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Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Clemmons?
The surname Clemmons originates from English. Abel Clemmons (1772–1806), American murderer Alan D. Clemmons (born 1958), American lawyer and politician Beth Clemmons, a fictional character from the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds David Judson Clemmons, American guitarist, singer, and songwriter François Clemmons (born 1945), American singer, actor, playwright, and university lecturer Jessica Clemmons (born 1981), American singer-songwriter John Ray Clemmons (born 1977), American member of the Tennessee House of Representatives Joseph Clemmons (born 1929), American politician Larry Clemmons (1906–1988), American animator, screenwriter, and .
What are the origins of the name Edgar Clemmons?
The name Edgar Clemmons combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Clemmons originates from English.
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