Overview
people
Sample Size
24,073
Gender Distribution
Male:
99.2%
Female:
0.8%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
Old English
Meaning
Edward is derived from the Old English name Eadweard, formed from the elements 'ead' meaning wealthy or fortunate, and 'weard' meaning guardian or protector. The name has been borne by many English kings including Edward the Confessor and Edward IV, and has been popular in English-speaking countries since the 13th century.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
US
7,932 samples
100%
GB
2,511 samples
99%
PL
953 samples
98%
GH
726 samples
99%
NG
669 samples
96%
KE
630 samples
99%
ZA
493 samples
100%
CA
485 samples
100%
ID
470 samples
100%
CN
444 samples
98%
ES
441 samples
98%
NL
441 samples
100%
PH
396 samples
99%
CO
385 samples
99%
FR
376 samples
98%
IT
359 samples
99%
MY
346 samples
99%
TW
324 samples
100%
IN
260 samples
99%
AU
237 samples
100%
+ 80 more countries
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