Ward vs Darey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Arcy, Norman town"

Origin: Old French

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Ward Rank #3,309

Darey Rank #3,274

Darey is more popular, ranked #3274 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Ward or Darey more popular?

Darey is more popular, ranked #3274 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Ward and Darey mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Darey means "from Arcy, Norman town" (Old French origin).

Are Ward and Darey boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Darey is primarily a boy name.