Edward is a ♂ boy name.
Edward is an Old English name. The name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon name Eadweard.
Edward means “rich guard” or “guardian of his property” (from Old English “ead” = fortune/wealth/property + “weard” = guard).
Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Edward is currently ranked #2184 on the name leaderboard.
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