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Edgel

Quick answerThe given name 'Edgel' is a modern English variant of 'Edge', meaning "one who lives near a ridge or border," derived from the Old English word *ecg* (edge of a sword or hill).

English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#6,328
TrendVintage
Peak year1933
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureWestern
Letters5
Numerology6 Chaldean 2
Global rank#6,328

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Edgel

The given name 'Edgel' is a modern English variant of 'Edge', meaning "one who lives near a ridge or border," derived from the Old English word *ecg* (edge of a sword or hill).

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Etymology

The given name 'Edgel' is a modern English variant of 'Edge', meaning "one who lives near a ridge or border," derived from the Old English word *ecg* (edge of a sword or hill). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no strong religious ties, and has no notable historical prominence, appearing rarely as a surname-turned-first-name in the 20th century.

Edgel currently ranks #6,328 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1933.

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