Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. WAWRD [key·IPA] Meaning & History Derived from Old English weard meaning "guard, guardian". Related NamesDetails Other Languages & CulturesLaguardia(Italian) Given Name DescendantWard(English) Same SpellingWard 2 Categories boxers, child actors, defence, Doctor Who actors, drummers, English nouns, English verbs, game show hosts, gospel musicians, guitarists, isograms, protection, Six Feet Under characters, Virtua Tennis opponent characters, word names