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Stuart
Pronounced STOO-ərt /ˈstu.ərt/High
Meaning: Steward, household guardian; from Old English stigweard, the occupational name that became Scotland's royal dynastyHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Stuart descends from Old English stigweard — 'house guardian', the steward — an office so powerful in medieval Scotland that its holders became the royal House of Stewart, later spelled Stuart in the French manner. The dynasty gave Britain monarchs from Mary, Queen of Scots, through Queen Anne.
As a given name Stuart flourished in the mid-twentieth century — then handed the field to flashier S-names. E. B. White's Stuart Little keeps it on every child's bookshelf; today it reads as a polished, quietly royal classic in waiting.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Stuart Scott (1965–2015)American sportscaster who redefined ESPN's voice; 'Boo-yah!' was his signature.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Stuart mean?
Stuart comes from Old English stigweard, 'steward' or 'household guardian' — the office that became Scotland's royal house.
How do you pronounce Stuart?
It's said STOO-ərt /ˈstu.ərt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Stuart a boy or girl name?
Stuart is a boy's name.
How popular is Stuart?
Stuart is rare for newborns today after its midcentury run — a classic awaiting revival.