Son of Edward; wealthy guardian
A patronymic surname used as a first name, meaning 'son of Edward'. The root name Edward combines the Old English elements 'ead' (wealth, fortune) and 'weard' (guardian or protector).
Less common today
Edwards isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,028 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the film Men in Black · Men in Black
United States Attorney General and diplomat
