Ward vs Boris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Boy #3,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle glory"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

Russian Bulgarian Eastern European British

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Ward Rank #3,309

Boris Rank #3,374

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3374 for Boris.

Is Ward or Boris more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Boris at #3374 in the United States.

What do Ward and Boris mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin).

Are Ward and Boris boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Boris is primarily a boy name.