Edgar Romo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Romo — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Edgar Romo 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 Romo: Romo is the surname of: Alfonso Romo (born 1950), Mexican businessman Bárbara Romo Fonseca (born 1977), Mexican politician Bruno Romo (born 1989), Chilean footballer David Romo (born 1978), French former footballer Drew Romo (born 2001), American baseball player Eneko Romo (born 1979), Spanish footballer Enrique Romo (born 1947), Mexican former Major League Baseball pitcher, brother of Vicente Romo Fabian Romo (born 1997), American wheelchair basketball player Isaac Romo (born 1983), Mexican footballer John Parker Romo (born 1997), American football player Jorge Romo (1924-2014), Mexican footb. 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: Romo

Spanish

Romo is the surname of: Alfonso Romo (born 1950), Mexican businessman Bárbara Romo Fonseca (born 1977), Mexican politician Bruno Romo (born 1989), Chilean footballer David Romo (born 1978), French former footballer Drew Romo (born 2001), American baseball player Eneko Romo (born 1979), Spanish footballer Enrique Romo (born 1947), Mexican former Major League Baseball pitcher, brother of Vicente Romo Fabian Romo (born 1997), American wheelchair basketball player Isaac Romo (born 1983), Mexican footballer John Parker Romo (born 1997), American football player Jorge Romo (1924-2014), Mexican footb.

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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 Romo

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 Romo:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Romo?
The surname Romo originates from Spanish. Romo is the surname of: Alfonso Romo (born 1950), Mexican businessman Bárbara Romo Fonseca (born 1977), Mexican politician Bruno Romo (born 1989), Chilean footballer David Romo (born 1978), French former footballer Drew Romo (born 2001), American baseball player Eneko Romo (born 1979), Spanish footballer Enrique Romo (born 1947), Mexican former Major League Baseball pitcher, brother of Vicente Romo Fabian Romo (born 1997), American wheelchair basketball player Isaac Romo (born 1983), Mexican footballer John Parker Romo (born 1997), American football player Jorge Romo (1924-2014), Mexican footb.
What are the origins of the name Edgar Romo?
The name Edgar Romo combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Romo originates from Spanish.
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