Edward Judson
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Edward Judson is a name that combines English origins. The first name Edward is a masculine given name of English origin. From Old English Ēadweard, composed of ēad (wealth, fortune) and weard (guard). A name of many English kings over a thousand years. The surname Judson: Judson is both a surname and a masculine given name. It is a patronymic derived from the first name "Judd" or "Jutt", a hypocorism for "Jordan". Surname Adoniram Judson (1788–1850), the first American missionary abroad Alice Judson (1876–1948), American painter Andrew T. Judson (1784–1853), Connecticut politician Ann Hasseltine Judson (1789–1826), America's first female Baptist foreign missionary Arthur Judson (1881–1975), American orchestra manager, artists' manager Edward Judson (theologian) (1844–1914), American Baptist clergyman Edward Zane Carroll Judson, Sr. Edward is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.2 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Edward reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Edward
Meaning: wealthy guardian
English
From Old English Ēadweard, composed of ēad (wealth, fortune) and weard (guard). A name of many English kings over a thousand years.
Surname: Judson
English
Judson is both a surname and a masculine given name. It is a patronymic derived from the first name "Judd" or "Jutt", a hypocorism for "Jordan". Surname Adoniram Judson (1788–1850), the first American missionary abroad Alice Judson (1876–1948), American painter Andrew T. Judson (1784–1853), Connecticut politician Ann Hasseltine Judson (1789–1826), America's first female Baptist foreign missionary Arthur Judson (1881–1975), American orchestra manager, artists' manager Edward Judson (theologian) (1844–1914), American Baptist clergyman Edward Zane Carroll Judson, Sr.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Edward is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Edward by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Edward Judson
- Edward Snowden (intelligence analyst, 1983)
- Edward Jenner (biologist, 1749)
- Edward VIII (aristocrat, 1894)
- Edward VII (art collector, 1841)
- Eddie Murphy (producer, 1961)
People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.
Numerology
According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Edward Judson:
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.
Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.
Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the first name Edward?
- The first name Edward originates from English. From Old English Ēadweard, composed of ēad (wealth, fortune) and weard (guard). A name of many English kings over a thousand years.
- When was Edward most popular?
- The name Edward reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Judson?
- The surname Judson originates from English. Judson is both a surname and a masculine given name. It is a patronymic derived from the first name "Judd" or "Jutt", a hypocorism for "Jordan". Surname Adoniram Judson (1788–1850), the first American missionary abroad Alice Judson (1876–1948), American painter Andrew T. Judson (1784–1853), Connecticut politician Ann Hasseltine Judson (1789–1826), America's first female Baptist foreign missionary Arthur Judson (1881–1975), American orchestra manager, artists' manager Edward Judson (theologian) (1844–1914), American Baptist clergyman Edward Zane Carroll Judson, Sr.
- How common is the surname Judson?
- The surname Judson is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.