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, Six Feet Under characters, Virtua Tennis opponent characters