Edward

Boy

Origin: Old English · English

Meaning

“from Old English ead, 'wealth', and weard, 'guardian'”

Cultural Notes

One of the most enduring English royal names borne by eight English kings; remains widely used across the English-speaking world.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1910s
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Famous People Named Edward

  • Edward VIII, Edward Norton, Edward Kennedy

Variants & Spellings

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