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Warden

♂ Boy

Pronounced WOR-den /ˈwɔr.dən/High

Meaning: From the Old English weard, 'a guard/watch', hence 'a guardian; a watchman; a keeper'; a word/surnameLow

In 30 seconds: A guardian; a watchman: Warden is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the Old English weard, 'a guard/watch', hence 'a guardian; a watchman; a keeper'; a word/surname
U.S. rank (2024)#8906 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 349

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192119142024

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

Warden comes from the Old English weard, 'a guard/watch', hence 'a guardian; a watchman; a keeper'; a word/surname (we note the word/surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'WOR-den').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname/occupational name. Rare, a-guardian at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Warden means 'a guardian; a watchman; a keeper' (from the Old English weard, 'a guard') — a crisp word/surname (we note the word/surname; said 'WOR-den').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Warden — word/surname-name

Variations

WardonWardenn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Warden mean?

Warden is English — 'a guardian; a watchman; a keeper' (from weard). We note the word/surname.

How do you pronounce Warden?

It's said WOR-den /ˈwɔr.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Warden a boy or girl name?

Warden is a boy's name.

How popular is Warden?

Warden is a very rare name in the U.S.

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