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Edward
Meaning: wealthy guardian · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From Old English ead ('wealth') + weard ('guardian'). Eight English kings bore it, starting with Edward the Confessor.
Famous people named Edward
- Edward the Confessor
- Edward Hopper (painter)
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ted, Ned
Variants & related names
Eduardo, Édouard, Edoardo
Edward name art
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FAQ
What does the name Edward mean?
Edward means “wealthy guardian”. It comes from English.
Is Edward a popular name?
Edward is a familiar boys' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.
What are nicknames for Edward?
Ed, Eddie, Ted, Ned.
What are other forms of Edward?
Eduardo, Édouard, Edoardo.
Similar names
Tyler · Cole · Braxton · Ashton · Alfie · Teddy
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.