Boy
Edward
“wealthy guardian”
- Origin
- Old English
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- 68 of 100Popular
- Nicknames
- Ed · Eddie · Ted
About the name Edward
Edward is a masculine first name meaning “wealthy guardian”, with roots in Old English. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common. Common nicknames include Ed, Eddie, Ted.
Frequently asked about Edward
- What does the name Edward mean?
- The first name Edward means “wealthy guardian”.
- Where does the name Edward come from?
- Edward has its roots in Old English.
- Is Edward a girls' or boys' name?
- Edward is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
- How popular is Edward?
- Edward is a fairly common first name.
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