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Stewart
♂ Boy
Pronounced STOO-ərt /ˈstu.ərt/High
Meaning: Old English stigweard, 'hall guardian' — the office that crowned a dynasty (Stuart kings)High
In 30 seconds: From pantry to palace: Stewart guarded Scotland's halls so well the job became the crown — Stuart kings, Jimmy's everyman, Rod's rasp. Service, knighted.
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MeaningOld English stigweard, 'hall guardian' — the office that crowned a dynasty (Stuart kings)
U.S. rank (2025)#4030 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)≈ 31,203
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Stewart is Old English stigweard, 'hall guardian' — the Scottish royal office that became the Stuart line.
It registers thinly today. Rare, steward at the root, and dynastic.
Did you know? Scotland's High Stewards stewarded into the Stuart dynasty — job title to throne; Jimmy Stewart filibustered it wholesome.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Stewart — etymology
Variations
StuartStewardStew
Nicknames
StewStu
Famous Bearers
- ★Jimmy Stewart (1908–1997)American film legend (surname bearer).
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Stewart mean?
Stewart is Old English for 'hall guardian' — the steward office behind the Stuart kings.
How do you pronounce Stewart?
It's said STOO-ərt /ˈstu.ərt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Stewart a boy or girl name?
Stewart is a boy's name.
How popular is Stewart?
Stewart is a rare name in the U.S. today.