Edward
Edward: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛdwəd/ · /ˈɛdwɚd/
Meaning and origin of Edward
Root meaning: “wealth, riches”
- A male given name from Old English.
Etymology
From Middle English Edward, from Old English Ēadweard, from Proto-West Germanic *Audawardu, from Proto-Germanic *Audawarduz, corresponding to ed (“wealth, riches”) + ward (“ward, guard”), doublet of Eduard.
How popular is Edward?
Since 1880, 5,361 girls and 1,303,594 boys in the U.S. have been named Edward (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #594 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #8 in 1912. In 2025 it ranked #224 for boys, with 1,591 babies given the name.
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Edward FAQ
What does the name Edward mean?
Edward traces back to a root meaning "wealth, riches". A male given name from Old English. From Middle English Edward, from Old English Ēadweard, from Proto-West Germanic *Audawardu, from Proto-Germanic *Audawarduz, corresponding to ed (“wealth, riches”) + ward (“ward, guard”), doublet of Eduard.
What is the origin of the name Edward?
Edward is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Edward?
Since 1880, 5,361 girls and 1,303,594 boys in the U.S. have been named Edward (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #594 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #8 in 1912. In 2025 it ranked #224 for boys, with 1,591 babies given the name.
Is Edward a boy or girl name?
Edward is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5,361 girls and 1,303,594 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.