Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Wealthy Ruling Guardian
Pronunciation: ED-wurds, /ˈɛdwərdz/, EH D W ER D Z
Popularity Rank: #30,995
Derived from the Old English name 'Eadweard', meaning 'wealthy guardian'. It is a common surname that has been used as a first name.
The name Edwards is of English origin and means Wealthy Ruling Guardian. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Edwards is commonly found in Colombia, Chile, United States of America, and 60 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ED-wurds
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛdwərdz/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH D W ER D Z
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)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Edwards is recorded 1,146 times globally, ranking it as the 30,995th most common name worldwide.
Edwards is most prevalent in Colombia, with 209 occurrences, making it the 5,331th most popular name in the country.
In Panama, the name Edwards is found among 1 in every 2074 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #5,331 | 1 : 6,171 |
| Chile | #2,881 | 1 : 4,183 |
| United States of America | #14,067 | 1 : 14,024 |
| Peru | #4,154 | 1 : 7,458 |
| Panama | #1,626 | 1 : 2,074 |
| Nigeria | #7,424 | 1 : 14,142 |
| Mexico | #16,379 | 1 : 28,150 |
| United Kingdom | #14,263 | 1 : 17,684 |
| South Africa | #30,735 | 1 : 90,188 |
| Bolivia | #7,029 | 1 : 16,303 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Edwards from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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