Ward

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Guard, watchman, protector
Popularity
Ward is not a very common name in the world. In the United States, it was ranked 1,530th in popularity in 2020.

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Ward Name meanings & History

Guard, watchman, protector. From an occupational surname for a watchman, derived from Old English weard "guard". Ward is a name that can be used for both boys and girls, but it is most commonly given to boys. It has a classic, timeless feel and is a good choice for parents who want a strong, traditional name for their baby.

Zodiac Sign of Ward: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Ward:

W: Wonderful,Wishful,Wild,Willful,Wonderment

A: Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative,Assertive,Action,Aggressive

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

D: Doting,Domestic,Daddy,Demanding,Determined,Dutiful

Ward is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Ward include Ward Bond (American actor), Ward Connerly (American civil rights activist), Ward Cunningham (American computer programmer), and Ward Churchill (American author and activist).

2.) Ward (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) watchman, guardian.

Other Forms: Warde


3.) Ward (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) vigilant; alert

Other Forms: Warde


4.) WARD (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old English weard, ward (guard, watchman, keeper). The name arose as an occupational name for a warden or watchman. (WARD)


5.) Ward (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Guard, defender, watchman


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Description: Guard, defender, watchman. Short form of Eduard. Ward can be used as a first or last name, and is most commonly given to boys.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Ward include Ward Bond (American actor), Ward Cunningham (software developer), and Ward Horton (American actor).

6.) Ward (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Ward means "guardian" or "protector"


Description: Ward means "guardian" or "protector". Variant of Warda. Ward is mostly used as a boy's name.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Ward include American football player J. T. Ward, American actor Fred Ward, and American author Lynd Ward.

Related Names to Ward

Similar names to Ward include Warden, Warren, and Wardell.

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