Edgar Rock

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Rock — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Edgar Rock 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 Rock: Rock is an English and German surname, a given name and a nickname. A variant of the name is Rocks. Surname Allan Rock (born 1947), Canadian Justice Minister, Health Minister and diplomat Heraldine Rock (1933–2012), Saint Lucian politician John Rock (abolitionist) (1825–1866), American abolitionist Raymond Rock (1922–2016), Canadian politician René Rock (born 1967), German politician Irvin Rock (1922–1995), American experimental psychologist, known for The Logic of Perception John Rock (American scientist) (1890–1984), one of the inventors of the contraceptive pill Joseph Rock (1884–1962), Aus. 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: Rock

English

Rock is an English and German surname, a given name and a nickname. A variant of the name is Rocks. Surname Allan Rock (born 1947), Canadian Justice Minister, Health Minister and diplomat Heraldine Rock (1933–2012), Saint Lucian politician John Rock (abolitionist) (1825–1866), American abolitionist Raymond Rock (1922–2016), Canadian politician René Rock (born 1967), German politician Irvin Rock (1922–1995), American experimental psychologist, known for The Logic of Perception John Rock (American scientist) (1890–1984), one of the inventors of the contraceptive pill Joseph Rock (1884–1962), Aus.

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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 Rock:

1
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Rock?
The surname Rock originates from English. Rock is an English and German surname, a given name and a nickname. A variant of the name is Rocks. Surname Allan Rock (born 1947), Canadian Justice Minister, Health Minister and diplomat Heraldine Rock (1933–2012), Saint Lucian politician John Rock (abolitionist) (1825–1866), American abolitionist Raymond Rock (1922–2016), Canadian politician René Rock (born 1967), German politician Irvin Rock (1922–1995), American experimental psychologist, known for The Logic of Perception John Rock (American scientist) (1890–1984), one of the inventors of the contraceptive pill Joseph Rock (1884–1962), Aus.
What are the origins of the name Edgar Rock?
The name Edgar Rock combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Rock originates from English.
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