Edgar Conyers

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Conyers — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Edgar Conyers 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 Conyers: Brad Conyers, drummer for The Ziggens Christopher Conyers, 2nd Baron Conyers (died 1538) David Conyers (born 1971), Australian science fiction writer Edward Conyers (fl. 1725–1734), English member of parliament for East Grinstead Evelyn Conyers (1870–1944), Australian Army nurse Herb Conyers (1921–1964), American baseball player Ian Conyers (born 1988), American politician Jalin Conyers (born 2001), American football player John Conyers (1929–2019), a U.S. 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: Conyers

English

Brad Conyers, drummer for The Ziggens Christopher Conyers, 2nd Baron Conyers (died 1538) David Conyers (born 1971), Australian science fiction writer Edward Conyers (fl. 1725–1734), English member of parliament for East Grinstead Evelyn Conyers (1870–1944), Australian Army nurse Herb Conyers (1921–1964), American baseball player Ian Conyers (born 1988), American politician Jalin Conyers (born 2001), American football player John Conyers (1929–2019), a U.S.

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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 Conyers

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 Conyers:

8
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Conyers?
The surname Conyers originates from English. Brad Conyers, drummer for The Ziggens Christopher Conyers, 2nd Baron Conyers (died 1538) David Conyers (born 1971), Australian science fiction writer Edward Conyers (fl. 1725–1734), English member of parliament for East Grinstead Evelyn Conyers (1870–1944), Australian Army nurse Herb Conyers (1921–1964), American baseball player Ian Conyers (born 1988), American politician Jalin Conyers (born 2001), American football player John Conyers (1929–2019), a U.S.
What are the origins of the name Edgar Conyers?
The name Edgar Conyers combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Conyers originates from English.
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