Nevin vs Ward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nevin

Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Nevin Rank #3,361

Ward Rank #3,309

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3361 for Nevin.

Is Nevin or Ward more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Nevin at #3361 in the United States.

What do Nevin and Ward mean?

Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Nevin and Ward boy or girl names?

Nevin is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.