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Eduardo
BoySpanish, Portuguese· “wealthy guardian”
- Meaning
- wealthy guardian
- Origin
- Spanish, Portuguese
- Pronunciation
- ehd-WAHR-doh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #410
- US babies 2025
- 778
- Best rank
- #112 (2001)
- Peak year
- 2001
Meaning and origin of Eduardo
Eduardo is a Spanish and Portuguese name that means “wealthy guardian”.
Eduardo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Edward, the Old English name made from ead, "wealth, fortune," and weard, "guardian." The name reached the Iberian Peninsula through royal marriages in the Middle Ages, and King Duarte of Portugal, whose mother was English, was named in honor of his great-grandfather Edward III of England. Eduardo is common throughout Latin America, Spain and Portugal and is well known in the United States. It sounds warm and dignified, with an easy rhythm. Nicknames include Eddie, Edu and Lalo, the last traditional in Mexico.
Famous parents who chose Eduardo: Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin (2020). More celebrity baby names
Popularity over time
Eduardo first appears in US Social Security records in 1890. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 120 different years, starting in 1890. Its best national rank was #112 in 2001, the same year it reached its highest count of 3,418 babies. In 2025, 778 babies were named Eduardo, and it ranked #410 nationally. That is 46% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #931 in 1920, #555 in 1950, #227 in 1980, #124 in 2000, #154 in 2010, and #410 in 2025. Of the 110,257 US boys named Eduardo since records began, 28% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 27,221 babies. Since 2010, 21,273 more have been named Eduardo.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jalen, Colby, Javier, Clayton, and Bryce.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Eduardo ranked highest in Texas, Nevada, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #164 | 223 |
| Nevada | #193 | 16 |
| Arizona | #197 | 43 |
| New Mexico | #222 | 9 |
| California | #224 | 167 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Eduardo is usually pronounced ehd-WAHR-doh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with E and ends in “-do”.
Middle names for Eduardo
A few middle names that flow with Eduardo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Eduardo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eduardo mean?
Eduardo is a Spanish and Portuguese name that means “wealthy guardian”.
What is the origin of the name Eduardo?
Eduardo has Spanish, Portuguese, and Old English roots. Eduardo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Edward, the Old English name made from ead, "wealth, fortune," and weard, "guardian." The name reached the Iberian Peninsula through royal marriages in the Middle Ages, and King Duarte of Portugal, whose mother was English, was named in honor of his great-grandfather Edward III of England.
Is Eduardo a popular name?
Yes. Eduardo ranked #410 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Eduardo a boy or girl name?
Eduardo is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Eduardo?
Eduardo is usually pronounced ehd-WAHR-doh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings