Edward

Edward is a boy name of English origin, meaning Wealthy guardian.

What Edward means

Wealthy guardian.

Edward sits at 6 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Edward comes from

English names come from a long layering of Anglo-Saxon, Norman French, and biblical sources. Many began as surnames, place names, or occupations before they were ever used as first names.

Edward is recorded as English in origin. Browse other English names.

How popular is Edward?

You will not find Edward in the top 100 boy names at the moment. Plenty of well-known names sit outside the charts; popularity measures how often a name is registered, not how good or how real it is.

The character of Edward

Edward spans the long-established classics, royalty and rule and strength, which is why it can read differently depending on which association you notice first. Both threads are worth following.

Themes: Classic, Royal, Strong

Names like Edward

These share Edward's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

• Augustus — Great, venerable and majestic.
• Victoria — Victory.
• Edmund — Wealthy protector.
• Alexander — Defender of the people.
• Arthur — Bear; noble and courageous.
• August — Great, venerable, majestic.
• Eduardo — Wealthy guardian.
• Eero — Eternal ruler.
• Enrique — Ruler of the home.
• Enzo — Ruler of the home; winner.
• Erik — Eternal ruler.
• Ernest — Serious and resolute.

More English names

• Edmund — Wealthy protector.
• Egypt — From the land of the Nile.
• Edith — Prosperous in war; a rich gift.
• Elm — The tall elm tree.
• Edgar — Wealthy spearman.
• Elsie — Pledged to God.
• Easton — From the eastern town.
• Emberly — Glowing ember; spark.
• Dream — A cherished hope or vision.
• Emerson — Son of Emery; brave.