Ward vs Nevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ward Rank #3,309

Nevin Rank #3,361

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3361 for Nevin.

Is Ward or Nevin more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Nevin at #3361 in the United States.

What do Ward and Nevin mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ward and Nevin boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Nevin is primarily a boy name.