Lord vs Ward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lord

Boy #6,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one of high authority, master"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Lord Rank #6,351

Ward Rank #3,309

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #6351 for Lord.

Is Lord or Ward more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Lord at #6351 in the United States.

What do Lord and Ward mean?

Lord means "one of high authority, master" (Old English origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Lord and Ward boy or girl names?

Lord is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.