Baby name
Edward
/ED · ward/
Meaning
“Wealthy guardian”
Old English meaning 'wealth-guardian.' Royal and historical masculine anchor across cultures.
Nicknames
ed · eddie · ted
How it ages.
Edward remained solidly top-10 through 20th century; now experiencing revival 2010s-present as classic return.
The cultural moment.
US and UK rising modestly; Australia holding stronger momentum among heritage-conscious parents. Currently ranks #30 in the UK.