Edgar Moncrief

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

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

Edgar Moncrief 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 Moncrief: Brianne Moncrief (born 1983), American actress Donte Moncrief (born 1993), American football player James Moncrief (1741–1793), British military engineer Keith W. Moncrief, American politician in New Hampshire Mike Moncrief, American politician in Texas Raleigh Moncrief, American musician Sidney Moncrief (born 1957), American basketball player Vincent Moncrief, American mathematician and physicist William Moncrief (1920–2021), American businessman Zac Moncrief (born 1971), American animator 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: Moncrief

English

Brianne Moncrief (born 1983), American actress Donte Moncrief (born 1993), American football player James Moncrief (1741–1793), British military engineer Keith W. Moncrief, American politician in New Hampshire Mike Moncrief, American politician in Texas Raleigh Moncrief, American musician Sidney Moncrief (born 1957), American basketball player Vincent Moncrief, American mathematician and physicist William Moncrief (1920–2021), American businessman Zac Moncrief (born 1971), American animator

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 Moncrief

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 Moncrief:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Moncrief?
The surname Moncrief originates from English. Brianne Moncrief (born 1983), American actress Donte Moncrief (born 1993), American football player James Moncrief (1741–1793), British military engineer Keith W. Moncrief, American politician in New Hampshire Mike Moncrief, American politician in Texas Raleigh Moncrief, American musician Sidney Moncrief (born 1957), American basketball player Vincent Moncrief, American mathematician and physicist William Moncrief (1920–2021), American businessman Zac Moncrief (born 1971), American animator
What are the origins of the name Edgar Moncrief?
The name Edgar Moncrief combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Moncrief originates from English.
Advertisement