Ward

Masculine

Meaning

Guardian or watchman, from Old English 'weard' meaning 'guard' or 'protector.'

Etymology

Ward derives from the Old English 'weard' (guard, watchman, protector), originally used as an occupational surname for someone who guarded or protected. It later became established as a given name.

About the Name Ward

Ward is a strong, straightforward masculine name with protective connotations rooted in Old English tradition. It has maintained steady, if modest, usage as both a surname and given name throughout English-speaking cultures.

Notable Bearers

Ward Connerly (civil rights activist) Ward Bond (actor)

Historical People Named Ward

WARD BROWN

MRS.

Ward Harreld

Ward Hunt

Ward Lamon

Ward Van Arman

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