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Edward is a masculine name used in English and Polish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘rich guard’, derived from the Old English elements ead ‘wealth, fortune’ and weard ‘guard’. This was the name of several Anglo-Saxon kings, the last being Saint Edward the Confessor shortly before the Norman Conquest in the 11th century." It ranked #224 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘rich guard’, derived from the Old English elements ead ‘wealth, fortune’ and weard ‘guard’. This was the name of several Anglo-Saxon kings, the last being Saint Edward the Confessor shortly before the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. The entry lists its usage as English, Polish.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Edward ranked #224 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #224 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edward mean?
Edward means "rich guard", according to Behind the Name.
Is Edward a popular name?
Edward ranked #224 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Edward a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Edward appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Edward — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
