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Edwards

♂ Boy

Pronounced ED-werdz /ˈɛd.wərdz/High

Meaning: An English surname — 'son of Edward', from the Old English ead, 'wealth/fortune', + weard, 'guardian', hence 'the wealthy/blessed guardian'; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Edward; the wealthy guardian: Edwards is an English surname. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname — 'son of Edward', from the Old English ead, 'wealth/fortune', + weard, 'guardian', hence 'the wealthy/blessed guardian'; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2024)#9204 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1923
Total births (all-time)≈ 418

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192719122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Edwards is an English surname — 'son of Edward', from the Old English ead, 'wealth/fortune', + weard, 'guardian', hence 'the wealthy/blessed guardian' (we note the surname). A crisp, classic name (said 'ED-werdz').

In the U.S. and Latin America it appears as a surname-name. Rare as a given name, the-wealthy-guardian at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Edwards means 'son of Edward' ('the wealthy/blessed guardian', from ead + weard) — a crisp English surname-name (we note the surname; said 'ED-werdz').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Edwards — English surname

Variations

EdwardEduardoEdwardo

Nicknames

EdEddie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edwards mean?

Edwards is an English surname — 'son of Edward' ('the wealthy/blessed guardian', ead + weard). We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Edwards?

It's said ED-werdz /d.wrdz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Edwards a boy or girl name?

Edwards is a boy's name.

How popular is Edwards?

Edwards is a very rare given name in the U.S.

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