Elgar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Elgar means 'elf-spear' in Old English.
Meaning of the Name Elgar
Elgar is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name Aelfgar, which means 'elf-spear'. The name was most commonly found in the Worcestershire and Herefordshire areas of England. Elgar is also famous for being the surname of the renowned English composer Sir Edward Elgar.
Popularity of the Name Elgar
The popularity for the name Elgar peaked in popularity in the year 1915 with 9 births, which ranked number 5,520 out of 8,412 unique names for that year. Elgar had the most male births in 1915 with 9, which ranked number 2,621 out of 4,390 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Elgar
Popularity of Elgar by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Elgar. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Elgar in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Elgar is a great pick!
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