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Ward vs Ivory

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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Ivory

Boy #3,444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory; creamy white material"

Origin: English/Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,444
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ward Rank #3,309
Ivory Rank #3,444

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3444 for Ivory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ward or Ivory more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Ivory at #3444 in the United States.

What do Ward and Ivory mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Ivory means "ivory; creamy white material" (English/Latin origin).

Are Ward and Ivory boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Ivory is primarily a boy name.

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