Edgar Lett

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Lett — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Edgar Lett 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 Lett: Lett, archaic word for a Latvian Lettish, another name for the Latvian language Lett's Brewery (officially Mill Park Brewery), a brewery based in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland Alleyne Lett (born 1983), Grenadian decathlete Barbara Lett-Simmons (1927–2012), American politician Benjamin Lett (1813–1858), Irish-Canadian filibusterer David Lett (1939–2008), founder and winemaker for The Eyrie Vineyards in Oregon Evelyn Lett (1896–1999), Canadian women's rights pioneer Henry William Lett (1836–1920), Irish botanist Joshua Lett (born 2004), Grenadian footballer Leon Lett (born 1968), former 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: Lett

Irish

Lett, archaic word for a Latvian Lettish, another name for the Latvian language Lett's Brewery (officially Mill Park Brewery), a brewery based in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland Alleyne Lett (born 1983), Grenadian decathlete Barbara Lett-Simmons (1927–2012), American politician Benjamin Lett (1813–1858), Irish-Canadian filibusterer David Lett (1939–2008), founder and winemaker for The Eyrie Vineyards in Oregon Evelyn Lett (1896–1999), Canadian women's rights pioneer Henry William Lett (1836–1920), Irish botanist Joshua Lett (born 2004), Grenadian footballer Leon Lett (born 1968), former 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 Lett

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 Lett:

11
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Lett?
The surname Lett originates from Irish. Lett, archaic word for a Latvian Lettish, another name for the Latvian language Lett's Brewery (officially Mill Park Brewery), a brewery based in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland Alleyne Lett (born 1983), Grenadian decathlete Barbara Lett-Simmons (1927–2012), American politician Benjamin Lett (1813–1858), Irish-Canadian filibusterer David Lett (1939–2008), founder and winemaker for The Eyrie Vineyards in Oregon Evelyn Lett (1896–1999), Canadian women's rights pioneer Henry William Lett (1836–1920), Irish botanist Joshua Lett (born 2004), Grenadian footballer Leon Lett (born 1968), former A.
What are the origins of the name Edgar Lett?
The name Edgar Lett combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Lett originates from Irish.
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