Edgar Schroder

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Schroder — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Edgar Schroder 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 Schroder: Arthur Schröder (1892–1986), German actor Atze Schröder, stage name of German comedian Hubertus Albers Bernd Schröder (born 1942), German football manager Björn Schröder (born 1968), German and Swiss curler and coach Björn Schröder (born 1980), German cyclist Bob Schroder (born 1944), American baseball player Brigitte Schröder (1917–2000), German politician Carly Schroeder (born 1990), American actress Christa Schroeder (1908–1984), Adolf Hitler's personal secretary Christian Mathias Schröder (1778–1860), German politician Corina Schröder (born 1986), German footballer Dennis Schröder (born 19. 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: Schroder

English

Arthur Schröder (1892–1986), German actor Atze Schröder, stage name of German comedian Hubertus Albers Bernd Schröder (born 1942), German football manager Björn Schröder (born 1968), German and Swiss curler and coach Björn Schröder (born 1980), German cyclist Bob Schroder (born 1944), American baseball player Brigitte Schröder (1917–2000), German politician Carly Schroeder (born 1990), American actress Christa Schroeder (1908–1984), Adolf Hitler's personal secretary Christian Mathias Schröder (1778–1860), German politician Corina Schröder (born 1986), German footballer Dennis Schröder (born 19.

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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 Schroder:

8
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Schroder?
The surname Schroder originates from English. Arthur Schröder (1892–1986), German actor Atze Schröder, stage name of German comedian Hubertus Albers Bernd Schröder (born 1942), German football manager Björn Schröder (born 1968), German and Swiss curler and coach Björn Schröder (born 1980), German cyclist Bob Schroder (born 1944), American baseball player Brigitte Schröder (1917–2000), German politician Carly Schroeder (born 1990), American actress Christa Schroeder (1908–1984), Adolf Hitler's personal secretary Christian Mathias Schröder (1778–1860), German politician Corina Schröder (born 1986), German footballer Dennis Schröder (born 19.
What are the origins of the name Edgar Schroder?
The name Edgar Schroder combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Schroder originates from English.
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