Derward, an uncommon yet distinctive given name, is of Germanic origin and means "strong as a guard". It is derived from the Old German elements 'thior' meaning "army" and 'ward' meaning "guard". The name has been used infrequently throughout history, contributing to its unique appeal today.
Derward was quite popular from 1915 to 1934, with peaks in the mid-20s and a late surge in 1952.