Ward vs Clancy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red warrior, son of the red warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ward Rank #3,309

Clancy Rank #3,215

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Ward or Clancy more popular?

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Ward and Clancy mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Clancy means "red warrior, son of the red warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ward and Clancy boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Clancy is primarily a boy name.