Guard or watchman
Derived from the Middle English and Old French word 'wardein', it originally served as an occupational surname for a guardian or protector. It shares the same Germanic roots as the name William and the word guard, signifying someone entrusted with oversight and safety.
Less common today
Warden isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,232 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The antagonist and overseer of Camp Green Lake · Holes
The main character and player avatar in the first Dragon Age game · Dragon Age: Origins
