Edgar Pye

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Pye — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Edgar Pye 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 Pye: A. Kenneth Pye (1931–1994), American academic Bill Pye (1912–1996), Australian politician Brad Pye Jr. (1931–2020), American journalist Charles Pye (1820–1876), British soldier, Victoria Cross recipient David Pye (engineer) (1886–1960), British mechanical engineer and academic administrator David Pye (furniture designer) (1914–1993), British furniture designer Elizabeth Pye (born 1946), British conservator and academic Ernie Pye (1880–1923), Australian rules footballer Harry Pye (born 1973), British artist Harry Pye (footballer) (1880–1953), Australian Rules footballer Henry James Pye (1745–18. 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: Pye

English

A. Kenneth Pye (1931–1994), American academic Bill Pye (1912–1996), Australian politician Brad Pye Jr. (1931–2020), American journalist Charles Pye (1820–1876), British soldier, Victoria Cross recipient David Pye (engineer) (1886–1960), British mechanical engineer and academic administrator David Pye (furniture designer) (1914–1993), British furniture designer Elizabeth Pye (born 1946), British conservator and academic Ernie Pye (1880–1923), Australian rules footballer Harry Pye (born 1973), British artist Harry Pye (footballer) (1880–1953), Australian Rules footballer Henry James Pye (1745–18.

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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 Pye:

9
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Pye?
The surname Pye originates from English. A. Kenneth Pye (1931–1994), American academic Bill Pye (1912–1996), Australian politician Brad Pye Jr. (1931–2020), American journalist Charles Pye (1820–1876), British soldier, Victoria Cross recipient David Pye (engineer) (1886–1960), British mechanical engineer and academic administrator David Pye (furniture designer) (1914–1993), British furniture designer Elizabeth Pye (born 1946), British conservator and academic Ernie Pye (1880–1923), Australian rules footballer Harry Pye (born 1973), British artist Harry Pye (footballer) (1880–1953), Australian Rules footballer Henry James Pye (1745–18.
What are the origins of the name Edgar Pye?
The name Edgar Pye combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Pye originates from English.
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