ThinkabaraEdward: meaning and origin
Edward
“Wealthy guardian”
About the name Edward
Edward is a boy’s name from the English tradition. Its meaning is “wealthy guardian”. Names from Old English and English words and surnames — like Harper, Hudson, Willow and Wyatt.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More English names
- Archer 👦Bowman · English
- Arden 🧒Valley of the eagle · English
- Ash 🧒The ash tree · English
- Avery 🧒Ruler of the elves · English
- Blake 🧒Pale, or dark · English
- Brooks 👦Of the brook, small stream · English
- Carter 👦Cart driver · English
- Colton 👦Coal town · English
- Cooper 👦Barrel maker · English
- Easton 👦East-facing place · English
- Forest 👦Woods, woodland · English
- Fox 👦The clever animal · English
Sibling name ideas (English, girls)
- Audrey 👧Noble strength · English
- Autumn 👧The fall season · English
- Brooklyn 👧Broken land, stream; the New York borough · English
- Daisy 👧Day’s eye; the daisy flower · English
- Dakota 👧Friend, ally; from the Dakota people and the US states · English
- Ellie 👧Light; a short form of Eleanor and Ellen · English
- Ember 👧A glowing piece of coal · English
- Evelyn 👧Wished-for child; from an old surname · English
More boy names starting with E
- Easton 👦East-facing place · English
- Eitan 👦Strong, steady · Hebrew
- Eli 👦Ascended, uplifted · Hebrew
- Elias 👦My God is the Lord; the Greek form of Elijah · Greek
- Elijah 👦My God is the Lord · Hebrew
- Emiliano 👦Eager, rival · Spanish
- Emmett 👦Whole, universal · German
- Enzo 👦Ruler of the home; an Italian form of Henry · Italian
- Erik 👦Eternal ruler · Scandinavian
- Ethan 👦Strong, firm · Hebrew
Questions and answers
What does the name Edward mean?
Edward is a name of English origin. It means: wealthy guardian.
Is Edward a boy or girl name?
Edward is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Edward have?
Edward has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.