Stuart
Stuart is of Scottish origin, derived from the occupational surname meaning "steward" or "guardian of the estate." It became a royal name through the House of Stuart, which ruled Scotland and later England.
Current Popularity
#3255 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Has two common spellings: Stuart and Stewart
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong Scottish heritage and royal connections
- •Less common today, giving it a distinguished, timeless quality
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Statistics
68,828
Total births since 1880
1960
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