Edward
e-dwa-rd,
ed-ward
US Popularity:399
Origin:British
Meaning:wealthy guard
Commonly referred to as Ed or Eddy, Edward is a baby boy name of British origin. Derived from Old English words ead meaning “fortune” and ward meaning “guard,” Edward directly translates to "wealthy guard." Though Twilight fans may already associate Edward with vampires and werewolves, this baby name dates back to medieval kings, saints, and brave warriors. Today, the name Edward has traveled across the seven seas in countries like Uganda, England, and Ghana. With a name like Edward, baby will surely be a loyal protector.
Famous People Named Edward
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- EdwardPrincess Marine and Prince George
- Edward AlbeePlaywright
- Edward, Earl of WessexRoyalty
- Edward ElgarComposer
- Edward James OlmosActor
- Edward NortonActor
Edward Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Edward is currently #469 on The Bump
Boy:Edward is currently #279 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Edward is currently #399 in U.S. births
Boy:Edward is currently #213 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#213
in 2023
+ 3
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 391
Ancestry, Edward Family History
Behind the Name, Edward, November 2019
Online Etymology Dictionary, Edward, December 2023
House of Names, Edward History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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