TheNameDBEdwards
MasculineMeaning
Son of Edward, derived from the patronymic tradition meaning 'son of the wealthy guardian'.
Etymology
Edwards is a patronymic surname formed by adding the suffix '-s' to Edward, following the English tradition of creating surnames from father's names. The underlying name Edward derives from Old English 'ead' (wealth) and 'weard' (guardian).
About the Name Edwards
Edwards is primarily used as a surname in English-speaking countries, though it occasionally appears as a given name. It represents the patronymic naming tradition where family lineage is indicated through the father's name.