Edgardo
Edgardo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Wealthy spear or fortunate warrior.
Origin and history
Edgardo is the Italian and Spanish form of the Old English name Edgar. It is derived from elements meaning spear and wealth or fortune. In the United States, it is a recognizable classic name with steady usage in Spanish-speaking and multicultural communities.
Popularity in the United States
6,029 babies in the United States have been named Edgardo since 1880. It ranks #1556 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1690.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.1 %)
- NY (26.4 %)
- TX (13.8 %)
- NJ (6.7 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 30 |
| 1950-1960 | 276 |
| 1960-1970 | 632 |
| 1970-1980 | 862 |
| 1980-1990 | 934 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,640 |
| 2000-2010 | 947 |
| 2010-2019 | 466 |
| 2020-2029 | 237 |
Famous people named Edgardo
- Edgardo Alfonzo: Baseball Player, Manager
- Edgardo Mortara: Priest
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Edgardito
Fun facts
- The Italian variation Edgardo features as a central character in Gaetano Donizetti's famous 1835 opera Lucia di Lammermoor.
- Edgardo evolved from the Anglo-Saxon name Eadgar, composed of 'ead' (wealth, fortune) and 'gar' (spear).