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Ward vs Zebedee

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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Popularity Comparison

Ward Rank #3,309
Zebedee Rank #3,226

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 vs #3309 for Ward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ward or Zebedee more popular?

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Ward and Zebedee mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Zebedee means "gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ward and Zebedee boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Zebedee is primarily a boy name.

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