Ward vs Ember

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

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Ward Rank #3,309

Ember Rank #3,159

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Ward or Ember more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Ward and Ember mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Ward and Ember boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Ember is primarily a boy name.