Edgardo

Edgardo - A very unique male name

Edgardo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1948 on position #1463. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Edgardo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Edgardo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Edgardo. The baby boy name Edgardo was given to 21 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2384 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 69,823 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Edgardo peaked in popularity 34 years ago in 1992 on position 660.

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Edgardo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Edgardo is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #955 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,352.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Edgardo is where you live.

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Edgardo origin and meaning

Germanic, via Spanish and Italian

The Spanish and Italian form of Edgar, from Old English Eadgar — ead, 'wealth, fortune' + gar, 'spear'

Edgardo has been used in the United States since 1948, almost entirely in Spanish- and Italian-speaking families keeping the home-country form of Edgar. It peaked modestly in 1992 and holds steady at a low level.

Attested etymology

Edgardo is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Edgardo, pop culture references for the name Edgardo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Edgardo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Edgardo, sorted by popularity.

Edgar / Edgard / Edgerrin /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Edgardo

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Edgardo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Edgardo?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ed-GAR-doh · /ɛdˈɡɑrdoʊ/

Around the world

• Edgardo (Spanish) — The original Spanish form
• Edgardo (Italian) — The Italian form, familiar from Verdi's and Donizetti's operas

Spellings and nicknames

• Edgar — The English form; a separate, established name

Nicknames: EdEddie

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A formal, old-world form of Edgar that carries heritage clearly — chosen by families for whom the Spanish or Italian form is the point.

Worth knowing

• Outside Spanish- or Italian-speaking settings it is often shortened to Edgar