Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Wealthy Guardian, Guardian of Prosperity, Wealthy Defender
Pronunciation: EH-dwurd, /ˈɛdwərd/, EH D W ER D
Popularity Rank: #701
Derived from the Old English name Eadweard, which is composed of the elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'weard' meaning 'guard'. It signifies a prosperous guardian or protector.
The name Edward is of English origin and means Wealthy Guardian, Guardian of Prosperity, Wealthy Defender, Blessed Guard, Wealthy Protector, Happy Guard, Rich Guard. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Edward is commonly found in United States of America, Colombia, United Kingdom, and 96 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EH-dwurd
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛdwərd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH D W ER D
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Edward is recorded 86,991 times globally, ranking it as the 701th most common name worldwide.
Edward is most prevalent in United States of America, with 24,869 occurrences, making it the 215th most popular name in the country.
In Poland, the name Edward is found among 1 in every 35 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #215 | 1 : 73 |
| Colombia | #304 | 1 : 148 |
| United Kingdom | #252 | 1 : 70 |
| South Africa | #236 | 1 : 350 |
| Peru | #382 | 1 : 292 |
| Malaysia | #408 | 1 : 670 |
| Nigeria | #519 | 1 : 431 |
| Hong Kong | #168 | 1 : 180 |
| Poland | #187 | 1 : 35 |
| Canada | #304 | 1 : 196 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Edward from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Edward (Bud) Thomas Graham was born in Hackensack, New Jersey. He was the fourth and youngest child of Cecilia (Brown) and John Graham.
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Last Updated: May 26, 2024 05:30 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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