Deward
Deward is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Day guardian, or a variant of Seward/Edward meaning sea guardian or rich guard.
Origin and history
Deward is a rare masculine name of Old English origin, likely derived from elements meaning guardian of the day or a variant of Seward or Edward. It saw moderate usage in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is exceptionally rare, with no recorded newborn boys in recent SSA data.
Popularity in the United States
1,393 babies in the United States have been named Deward since 1880. It ranks #3325 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (31.4 %)
- KY (30.7 %)
- WV (10.6 %)
- OK (6.4 %)
- AR (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 29 |
| 1910-1920 | 265 |
| 1920-1930 | 415 |
| 1930-1940 | 264 |
| 1940-1950 | 213 |
| 1950-1960 | 110 |
| 1960-1970 | 57 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Deward enjoyed its highest popularity in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s before gradually fading from common use.
- The name is closely tied to traditional Germanic and Old English naming elements ending in '-ward', meaning defender or keeper.