What Does the Name Edward Mean
The name Edward comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Edward below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Edward Name Meaning
English, PolishMeans "rich guard", derived from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and weard "guard". This was the name of several Anglo-Saxon kings, the last being Saint Edward the Confessor shortly...
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