Edwards
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Edwards
The given name 'Edwards' is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Edward," derived from the Old English elements *ead* ("wealth, fortune") and *weard* ("guardian").
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Etymology
The given name 'Edwards' is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Edward," derived from the Old English elements *ead* ("wealth, fortune") and *weard* ("guardian"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and its former colonies, with historical prominence due to figures like the theologian Jonathan Edwards and the name's association with English royalty (e.g., King Edward the Confessor).
Edwards currently ranks #9,976 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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