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George vs Ward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,309
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Ward Rank #3,309

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #3309 for Ward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Ward more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do George and Ward mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are George and Ward boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.

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