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Ward vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,309
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ward Rank #3,309
George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #3309 for Ward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ward or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Ward and George mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Ward and George boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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