Ward: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A guardian child who watches over all.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #2669
- Peak
- #243 in 1899
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Ward Means
Ward is a boy name of English origin. A guardian child who watches over all.
How Popular Ward Is
Ward currently ranks #2669 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #243 in 1899. It is rising.
Good to Know About Ward
- Ward peaked at #243 in the U.S. in 1899.
- Ward has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Ward is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
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Sibling Names for Ward
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Questions About Ward
What does Ward mean?
Ward is a boy name of English origin. A guardian child who watches over all.
How popular is Ward?
Ward currently ranks #2669 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #243 in 1899. It is rising.
Where does Ward come from?
Ward comes from English roots. Ward peaked at #243 in the U.S. in 1899.
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