Name Meaning & Origin
"A male given name from Old English."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations, the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies. He also composed choral works, including The Dream of Gerontius, chamber music and songs. He was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1924.
Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations, the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies. He also composed choral works, including The Dream of Gerontius, chamber music and songs. He was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1924.
Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.
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Root element "Elgar" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A male given name from Old English.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~63 people named Elgar in the US. Peaked in 1915 with 9 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Elgar is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 1.
Elgar is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 63 people in the United States are named Elgar. The name peaked in 1915 with 9 recorded uses.
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