Guardian of the hedged enclosure
Derived from Middle English, this name originally served as an occupational surname for a high-ranking official who protected cultivated land from stray animals. It combines the elements 'hege' (hedge) and 'ward' (guardian).
Fewer than 5 boys were named Heyward in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Historical figure at Harpers Ferry
A character in the film The Shawshank Redemption · The Shawshank Redemption
Former US Ambassador to Haiti
