The baby name Edgaras is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛdɡɐrɐs/ — ED-gah-ras (stress on first syllable).
The baby name Edgaras is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛdɡɐrɐs/ — ED-gah-ras (stress on first syllable).
Edgaras is in Origin.
Edgaras is the Lithuanian masculine form of Edgar, ultimately from Old English Eadgar (ead “wealth, prosperity” + gar “spear”), yielding the sense “prosperous spear” or “spear of fortune.” The -as ending follows Lithuanian grammatical patterns. Close variants include Edgar (English, Spanish), Édgar (Spanish), Edgard (French), Edgardo (Italian/Spanish), Edgars (Latvian), and the archaic Eadgar.
The name belonged to Anglo-Saxon royalty, most notably King Edgar the Peaceful (10th century), and later gained renewed visibility through figures such as Edgar Allan Poe. In Lithuania, Edgaras entered wider use in the late 20th century via international influence and now feels modern yet rooted. Contemporary Lithuanian bearers include footballer Edgaras Jankauskas and basketball player Edgaras Ulanovas, helping anchor the name’s familiarity. Parents may appreciate its blend of European heritage with a meaning evoking prosperity and steadfast strength.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2011 | #1 | — | 779 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #24 | 520 | 2,166 |
| LT | 0 | #51 | 37 | 949 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #198 | 3 | 1,904 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #312 | 14 | 7,401 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #934 | 18 | 5,873 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #940 | 13 | 5,697 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
Edgaras is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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