Ward
Ward comes from the Old English "weard," meaning "guardian" or "protector." The name began as a surname. Ward was moderately popular in mid-century America, peaking at #171 in 1939. Ward (the actor Ward Bond, 1903-1960, who appeared in 25 films directed by John Ford) is the most famous bearer. Ward (the inventor Ward Cunningham, born 1949, who invented the "wiki" in 1995) gave the name technological weight. The single syllable is direct, and the "W" opening is firm. Ward is a male name of English origin that means "Guardian, protector". Brisk, vintage, and quietly protective. The name sounds direct. Wards tend to be steady. US peaked #171 in 1939. Now outside top 1000. Well-known people named Ward include Ward Bond (actor), Ward Cunningham (wiki inventor), Ward (English word). Common variations and related forms of Ward include Ward (used across English), Warde (variant), Warden (elaboration).