NAME PROFILE

Calynn

A variant of the Old English name Edgar, meaning 'wealthy spear' or 'prosperous protector.' This name carries a personality of profound courage and moral integrity, representing a person who stands firmly by their convictions and serves as a beacon of hope for others.

Key Stats

Total births504
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2002
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded2002
Most recent2019
Syllables2
OriginEnglish, African-American
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

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Name Traits & Attributes

✨ Double Letter

Top States

TX — 50%GA — 50%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%

Notable People

Medgar Evers (Civil Rights Leader and NAACP Field Secretary) · Medgar Evers II (Entrepreneur and Community Figure) · Medgar Williams (Professional Athlete and Soccer Player) · Medgar Clark (Educational Administrator and Scholar) · Medgar Jones (Human Rights Advocate and Public Speaker)

Nicknames & Diminutives

MeddyGarryEd

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