Seward - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Seward \

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "sea guardian; victory guardian". Earl Siward (11th-century) of Northumberland (in England) was a general of the English army. In more modern times, William Henry Seward, Secretary of State under Lincoln and Johnson, was responsible for the American purchase of Alaska from Russia. Mostly 19th century use.

Seward has 2 variant forms: Sewerd and Siward.

A baby name that sounds like Seward is Zared.

Seward is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2708 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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