Edwards name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old English and German
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Edwards e-dwar-ds
Meaning: Guardian of Prosperity, Rich Guard, Wealthy Protector, Wealth and Keep and Guardian of Possession
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What does Edwards mean?

The odd boy name Edwards is of Old English origin is commonly used in English. Edwards is resultant of Edward. Edward is English cognate of Eadweard. Odd Edward has its origin in German and Old English, Edward means "Rich Guard, Wealthy Guardian and Guard of His Wealth".

How do I pronounce Edwards?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Edwards is e-dwar-ds. The other ways to say the name is ed-wards.

Names that rhyme with Edwards

How popular is the name Edwards?

Edwards is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1912 but could not make beyond the top 3000. There are over 403 babies that have been given the name Edwards in United States.

Also, Edwards is a familiar name in Venezuela, Peru, Nigeria, Brazil, Panama, Ghana, Dominican Republic, England and Jamaica. As per our evaluation, over 4000 people has been named Edwards globally.

YearRankBirths
2013107066
2010122195
200998517
2008110236
2007109136
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Here's what numbers has to say about Edwards

You appreciate your time enough not to spend it on doing things you don't want and stupid people. You want to be surrounded with self-confident people who choose to work on success over complaining, talking about great things over gossiping, and solitude over you sometimes. You like to enjoy all the pleasures life has to give such as alcohol, music, food, sex, and sleeping. Your heart already knows what you should focus on.

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Sibling Names for Edwards

If you're considering the name "Edwards" for your baby, you might find yourself wanting to pair it with a sibling name that complements it perfectly. The following list presents a range of sibling names that go well with Edwards, from classic and timeless to modern and unique.

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Famous people named Edwards

  • Edwards Amasa Park, American Congregational theologian
  • Edwards Pierrepont, American attorney, reformer, jurist, traveler, New York U.S. Attorney
  • Edwards Barham, American businessman, farmer, and conservationist
  • Edwards Hand, musical group formed by Welshman Rod Edwards and Englishman Roger Hand
  • Edwards Davis, from 1916 drama flick The Strength of the Weak, who characterized John Adams, aka Abbott.

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