Edward Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Edward Name at a Glance

Name	Edward
Meaning	Strong as a boar.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Edward Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Edward means “Strong as a boar”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Edward Name Origin

Our database records Edward under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Edward a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Edward is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Edward

When considering Edward for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.