Edgar Custodio

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Custodio — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Edgar Custodio 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 Custodio: Custódio Castro (born 1983), Portuguese football midfielder Custodio Dos Reis (1922–1959), French road bicycle racer Custódio Ezequiel (born 1962), Portuguese sport shooter Custodio García Rovira (1780–1816), Neogranadine general, statesman and painter Custódio José de Melo (1840–1902), Brazilian naval officer and politician Custódio Muchate (born 1982), Mozambican basketball player Custódio Alvim Pereira (1915–2006), Portuguese clergyman, Archbishop of Lourenço Marques in Mozambique Custódio Pinto (1942–2004), Portuguese footballer Surname Adriano Tomás Custodio Mendes (born 1961), Cape Verde. 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: Custodio

French

Custódio Castro (born 1983), Portuguese football midfielder Custodio Dos Reis (1922–1959), French road bicycle racer Custódio Ezequiel (born 1962), Portuguese sport shooter Custodio García Rovira (1780–1816), Neogranadine general, statesman and painter Custódio José de Melo (1840–1902), Brazilian naval officer and politician Custódio Muchate (born 1982), Mozambican basketball player Custódio Alvim Pereira (1915–2006), Portuguese clergyman, Archbishop of Lourenço Marques in Mozambique Custódio Pinto (1942–2004), Portuguese footballer Surname Adriano Tomás Custodio Mendes (born 1961), Cape Verde.

Advertisement

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:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Notable People Named Edgar Custodio

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 Custodio:

6
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Custodio?
The surname Custodio originates from French. Custódio Castro (born 1983), Portuguese football midfielder Custodio Dos Reis (1922–1959), French road bicycle racer Custódio Ezequiel (born 1962), Portuguese sport shooter Custodio García Rovira (1780–1816), Neogranadine general, statesman and painter Custódio José de Melo (1840–1902), Brazilian naval officer and politician Custódio Muchate (born 1982), Mozambican basketball player Custódio Alvim Pereira (1915–2006), Portuguese clergyman, Archbishop of Lourenço Marques in Mozambique Custódio Pinto (1942–2004), Portuguese footballer Surname Adriano Tomás Custodio Mendes (born 1961), Cape Verde.
What are the origins of the name Edgar Custodio?
The name Edgar Custodio combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Custodio originates from French.
Advertisement