Ward vs Erickson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

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Ward Rank #3,309

Erickson Rank #3,351

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Is Ward or Erickson more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Ward and Erickson mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ward and Erickson boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Erickson is primarily a boy name.