Ward
Gender: Boy
Origin: English
Meaning: Guardian or watchman
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Ward Name Meaning and Origin
“Ward” is of Old English origin and is traditionally a masculine given name. It is derived from the Old English word “weard,” meaning “guardian” or “watchman,” which refers to someone who guards or protects. The surname likely originated as a occupational name for someone who worked as a guard, watchman, or protector of a place. In some cases, it may also be a topographic name for someone who lived near a fortified place or was a ward of a community. The name “Ward” has been in use since the medieval period and is found in various cultures, especially in English-speaking countries.
