Edgar Mattox

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Mattox — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Edgar Mattox 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 Mattox: Bain Mattox, American musician Bernadette Mattox, American basketball coach Cloy Mattox (1902–1985), American baseball player Jim Mattox (1943–2008), American lawyer and politician Jim Mattox (baseball) (1896–1973), American baseball player Kenneth Mattox (born c. 1938), American surgeon Martha Mattox (1879–1933), American actress Marv Mattox, American football player Matt Mattox (1922–2013), American jazz and ballet dancer Ray Mattox (1927–2005), American politician Mattox Bastion, mountain of Antarctica Mattox Creek, river in Virginia, United States 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: Mattox

English

Bain Mattox, American musician Bernadette Mattox, American basketball coach Cloy Mattox (1902–1985), American baseball player Jim Mattox (1943–2008), American lawyer and politician Jim Mattox (baseball) (1896–1973), American baseball player Kenneth Mattox (born c. 1938), American surgeon Martha Mattox (1879–1933), American actress Marv Mattox, American football player Matt Mattox (1922–2013), American jazz and ballet dancer Ray Mattox (1927–2005), American politician Mattox Bastion, mountain of Antarctica Mattox Creek, river in Virginia, United States

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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 Mattox

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 Mattox:

11
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Mattox?
The surname Mattox originates from English. Bain Mattox, American musician Bernadette Mattox, American basketball coach Cloy Mattox (1902–1985), American baseball player Jim Mattox (1943–2008), American lawyer and politician Jim Mattox (baseball) (1896–1973), American baseball player Kenneth Mattox (born c. 1938), American surgeon Martha Mattox (1879–1933), American actress Marv Mattox, American football player Matt Mattox (1922–2013), American jazz and ballet dancer Ray Mattox (1927–2005), American politician Mattox Bastion, mountain of Antarctica Mattox Creek, river in Virginia, United States
What are the origins of the name Edgar Mattox?
The name Edgar Mattox combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Mattox originates from English.
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