EDWARD
The meaning of the unisex name Edward is GUARDIAN.
Details on EDWARD:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Guardian
- Popularity for Boy:
- 418th in the USA (top 5%)
- Popularity for Girl:
- 29,820th in the USA (bottom 40%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
1,584 births
EDWARD as a BOY in 2024
5 births
EDWARD as a GIRL in 2014
The meaning(s) of EDWARD:
The name Edward is an Anglo-Saxon baby name. In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name Edward is: Guardian.
The name Edward is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Edward is: Guardian.
The name Edward is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Edward is: Strong as a boar.
The name Edward is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Edward is: Wealthy guardian. From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian. Famous bearer: King Edward the Elder, son of Alfred the Great; Edward VIII, who abdicated in 1936 to be with the divorced woman he loved.
The name Edward is a Shakespearean baby name. In Shakespearean the meaning of the name Edward is: King Richard III' Edward IV. Also Edward, Prince of Wales, king's son and later Edward V. 'Henry IV, 1 & 2' Edward Poins, an irregular humorist. Also the son of Richard Plantagenet. 'King Henry VI, Part III' Edward, Prince of Wales, Henry VI's son.
USA SSA birth(s) for EDWARD:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name EDWARD
EDWARD as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1584 births |
| 2023 | 1734 births |
| 2022 | 1751 births |
| 2021 | 1748 births |
| 2020 | 1950 births |
| 2019 | 2053 births |
| 2018 | 2286 births |
| 2017 | 2309 births |
| 2016 | 2500 births |
| 2015 | 2592 births |
| 2014 | 2582 births |
| 2013 | 2706 births |
| 2012 | 2591 births |
| 2011 | 2664 births |
| 2010 | 2902 births |
| 2009 | 2982 births |
EDWARD as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 births |
| 2007 | 7 births |
| 2004 | 10 births |
| 2003 | 5 births |
| 2002 | 6 births |
| 2001 | 8 births |
| 2000 | 11 births |
| 1998 | 8 births |
| 1997 | 5 births |
| 1996 | 10 births |
| 1995 | 9 births |
| 1994 | 18 births |
| 1993 | 18 births |
| 1992 | 18 births |
| 1991 | 19 births |
| 1990 | 19 births |
About the name EDWARD
Edward, a name steeped in history and rich with meaning, originates from the Old English elements *ead*, meaning "wealth" or "fortune," and *weard*, meaning "guardian" or "protector." This timeless name embodies the spirit of a noble protector, suggesting a life filled with strength and benevolence. Popular across various cultures, Edward finds its roots firmly planted in England, where it was borne by numerous kings, including Edward the Confessor, symbolizing a legacy of leadership and integrity. The name has journeyed across continents, embraced in the United States, Canada, and Australia, where it often evokes a sense of tradition and reliability. In Spain, *Eduardo* carries the same essence, while in the realm of literature and pop culture, Edward has graced the pages and screens, from the beloved Edward Scissorhands to the charming Edward of *Twilight*. This name, with its warm familiarity and noble connotations, adds a touch of historical grandeur to any child's identity, promising a future of protection and prosperity.
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