Edgar Huth

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Huth — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Edgar Huth 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 Huth: Huth is a German surname. Notable with the surname include: Carl F. Huth (1883–1964), American historian and educator Carl F. W. Huth (1857–1926), German-born American professor Ernst Huth (1845–1897), German botanist and naturalist Johann Sigismund Gottfried Huth (1763–1818), German mathematician and physicist Otto Huth (1906–1988), German historian Eilfried Huth (born 1930), Austrian architect Franz Huth (1876–1970), German artist and professor Franziska Huth, member of Eyes of Eden Harold Huth (1892–1967), British actor, director and producer James Huth (born 1966), French film director Osk. 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: Huth

French

Huth is a German surname. Notable with the surname include: Carl F. Huth (1883–1964), American historian and educator Carl F. W. Huth (1857–1926), German-born American professor Ernst Huth (1845–1897), German botanist and naturalist Johann Sigismund Gottfried Huth (1763–1818), German mathematician and physicist Otto Huth (1906–1988), German historian Eilfried Huth (born 1930), Austrian architect Franz Huth (1876–1970), German artist and professor Franziska Huth, member of Eyes of Eden Harold Huth (1892–1967), British actor, director and producer James Huth (born 1966), French film director Osk.

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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 Huth:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Huth?
The surname Huth originates from French. Huth is a German surname. Notable with the surname include: Carl F. Huth (1883–1964), American historian and educator Carl F. W. Huth (1857–1926), German-born American professor Ernst Huth (1845–1897), German botanist and naturalist Johann Sigismund Gottfried Huth (1763–1818), German mathematician and physicist Otto Huth (1906–1988), German historian Eilfried Huth (born 1930), Austrian architect Franz Huth (1876–1970), German artist and professor Franziska Huth, member of Eyes of Eden Harold Huth (1892–1967), British actor, director and producer James Huth (born 1966), French film director Osk.
What are the origins of the name Edgar Huth?
The name Edgar Huth combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Huth originates from French.
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