Deward

A boy's name of Old English origin with 1,393 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Deward is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With 1,393 recorded U.S. births since 1903, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.

Deward is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Deward is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, a variant of Edward, from the Old English elements ead meaning 'wealth, fortune' and weard meaning 'guard.'

Deward appeared in American records, particularly in the South and Appalachia, as a phonetic or dialectal variant of Edward. It carries the same solid, dependable character as its parent name — grounded, unpretentious, and quietly distinguished.

EtymologyShow more

Deward is cataloged under the Old English naming tradition. Names from the Old English tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.

In the U.S., Deward has been recorded as a boy's name since 1903, with 1,393 total births. Browse the Old English names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

1,393

Total births

Since 1903

1924

Peak

64 births

1903

First recorded

79 years of data

Compare Deward with another name

Popularity Over Time

Deward has 68+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1903.

First appeared: 1903Peak: 1924 (64 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Deward
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1980s	5	#6528	▼
1970s	35	#4613	▼
1960s	57	#3174	▼
1950s	110	#2597	▼
1940s	213	#1541	▼
1930s	264	#1354	▼
1920s	415	#1135	▲
1910s	265	#1158	▲
1900s	29	#1191	—

The Story of Deward

A Greatest Generation name

Peaking in 1924, Deward is a name steeped in history. Boys named Deward are most likely born between 1914 and 1934.

How rare is Deward?

With 1,393 total births on record, Deward remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1903, peaked in the 1920s with 415 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Deward by the numbers

Would fill 29 school buses
Meeting one Deward per day would take 3.8 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(68 years, 1903–1981)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Deward
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1981	5	#6528	-3 (-37.5%)
1979	8	#4517	+3 (60.0%)
1978	5	#6056	-1 (-16.7%)
1975	6	#4966	-1 (-14.3%)
1972	7	#4092	-2 (-22.2%)
1971	9	#3433	+3 (50.0%)
1968	6	#3801	-3 (-33.3%)
1966	9	#2832	0
1965	9	#2839	+3 (50.0%)
1964	6	#3714	-5 (-45.5%)
1963	11	#2569	+1 (10.0%)
1962	10	#2715	+4 (66.7%)
1961	6	#3747	+1 (20.0%)
1959	5	#4134	-8 (-61.5%)
1958	13	#2290	-2 (-13.3%)
1957	15	#2113	+3 (25.0%)
1956	12	#2401	+2 (20.0%)
1955	10	#2622	-3 (-23.1%)
1954	13	#2231	+1 (8.3%)
1953	12	#2311	+5 (71.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deward a boy's or girl's name?

Deward is primarily a boy's name.

When was Deward most popular?

Deward reached its peak popularity in 1924 with 64 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Deward?

Deward is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 1,393 babies in the U.S. since 1903. Its peak was in 1924.

Explore More

By Length6-letter names By OriginOld English names By EndingNames in -d TrendingRising names RankingsFull rankings

Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1903–1981