Aylward - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Aylward \a(y)-lwa-rd, ayl-ward\ 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 a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Aylward. Click here to compare Aylward with related baby names.