Waard
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Waard
Waard is a Dutch and Frisian surname meaning "ward" or "guardian," derived from the Old Germanic root *ward- meaning "to guard" or "to protect." The name is primarily used in the Netherlands and Frisia, with historical usage as both a given name and surname among Germanic peoples.
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Etymology
Waard is a Dutch and Frisian surname meaning "ward" or "guardian," derived from the Old Germanic root *ward- meaning "to guard" or "to protect." The name is primarily used in the Netherlands and Frisia, with historical usage as both a given name and surname among Germanic peoples.
Waard currently ranks #14,080 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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