Durward
- Pronunciation
- [Dur-ward]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Gatekeeper
- Origin
- English
Durward Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,873 baby boys have been named Durward. The name peaked in 1916 with 118 US births that year (rank #524).
Top States for Durward
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Durward births are: Texas (272), Oklahoma (51), Illinois (50).
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7-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Durward's exact length and starting letter: Dabbous, Daedbot, Daelynn, Daganya, Dagomar.
Quick Facts About Durward
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derward | Guardian Of The Deer | Male | English |
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Compare Durward to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Durward against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).