Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Edwar since 1970
Babies named Edwar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Edwar is a modern respelling of the classic name Edward, first recorded in the United States in 1970. It reached its peak popularity in 2004, though it remains relatively rare with a rank of 10,695 in 2025. About 1 in 284,679 boys receive this name, reflecting a stable trajectory over the past few decades. The name is not associated with any specific top states, but it may appeal to parents seeking a familiar name with a distinctive spelling rooted in Arabic or other naming influences.
Edwar is likely a variant of Edward, derived from Old English Ēadweard, composed of ēad (wealth, fortune) and weard (guard, protector). The name Edward has been widely used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, borne by several Anglo-Saxon and later English kings. Edwar appears as a modern respelling, possibly influenced by Arabic or other naming traditions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ed, Eddie, Ward
Variants: Edward
Sibling names for Edwar
Names that share Edwar's style, for a brother or sister.
