Aylward - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Aylward \a(y)-lwa-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "awesome guardian; noble guardian".

Baby names that sound like Aylward are Alard, Aliard, Allard and Alhard. Other similar baby names are Halward and Milward.

Aylward is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#18822 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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