Ward
wa-rd
US Popularity:5783
Origin:British
Meaning:Watchman; Son of the bard
Most typically a surname, Ward has strong English and Gaelic roots and a definition of “watchman.” It originates from an occupational surname borne by a guard or civil keeper and is believed to come from the Gaelic family name Mac an Bháird, meaning “son of the bard.” It found its place in the top 100 surnames in both Ireland and America in the year 2010, making for a fantastic choice that will keep baby connected to their roots on the Emerald Isle.
Ward Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ward is currently #4687 on The Bump
Boy:Ward is currently #2636 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ward is currently #5783 in U.S. births
Boy:Ward is currently #2923 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2923
in 2023
- 367
from 2022
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