Edward

Edward Meaning & Origin

About Edward
The name Edward is of English origin and is derived from the Old English name "Eadweard," which means "wealthy guardian" or "rich protector." It is composed of the elements "ead," meaning "wealth" or "fortune," and "weard," meaning "guard" or "protector." Edward is a traditional and timeless name that conveys strength, prosperity, and a sense of responsibility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Edward are male.

Edward Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -0.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATRT
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E3063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 D W ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛdwərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E363

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Edward in Braille

Here's how to represent Edward in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Edward in braille

How to Spell the Name Edward in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Edward using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Edward in sign language

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