What origin is the name Ward?

Ward comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ward a popular name?

Ward is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Ward does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Ward?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Ward — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Ward

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ward

Ward

Boy

english

1 syllable

Ward is an english boy's name meaning "An English occupational name meaning a guardian or watchman. It has also been used to describe a bard and serves as a common surname.".

Ward is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English occupational name meaning a guardian or watchman. It has also been used to describe a bard and serves as a common surname.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English occupational name meaning a guardian or watchman. It has also been used to describe a bard and serves as a common surname.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ward

Very rare in US records

What does Ward mean?

Ward is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English occupational name meaning a guardian or watchman. It has also been used to describe a bard and serves as a common surname.".