Name meaning & stats
Edward
Edward means “wealth + guard” (Old English origin). 765,942 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Edwards are 1.6× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“wealth + guard”
Old EnglishWell documented
From Eadweard.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
765,942 US babies were named Edward between 1940 and 2025.
Where Edwards end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.4× | High · 175 people |
| Professor | 1.6× | High · 127 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 92 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | High · 88 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Edwards show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Edward has a surprise career: 2.4×
Name twins (peaked around 1947)