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Stuart
BoyScottish, Old English· “steward”
- Meaning
- steward
- Origin
- Scottish, Old English
- Pronunciation
- STOO-urt
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,534
- US babies 2025
- 53
- Best rank
- #161 (1960)
- Peak year
- 1960
Meaning and origin of Stuart
Stuart is a Scottish and Old English name that means “steward”.
Steward is the meaning of the Old English stigweard, originally a title for a household official, and the source of Stuart. The name became famous through the House of Stuart, the royal family that ruled Scotland and later England. Mary, Queen of Scots and her son James, who ruled both Scotland and England, are notable members. Stuart has a classic, dignified feel and a strong royal heritage. The Stuart spelling reflects French influence: Mary, Queen of Scots, used it during her years in France, and it replaced the older Stewart for the royal house.
Other spellings with the same sound: Stewart.
Popularity over time
Stuart has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 124 different years. Its best national rank was #161 in 1960, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,074 babies. In 2025, 53 babies were named Stuart, and it ranked #2,534 nationally. That is 37% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #322 in 1920, #186 in 1950, #334 in 1980, #669 in 2000, #1,711 in 2010, and #2,534 in 2025. Of the 68,876 US boys named Stuart since records began, 20% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 13,961 babies. Since 2010, 1,100 more have been named Stuart.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kenny, Ron, Bret, Ken, and Timmy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Stuart ranked highest in New York and Texas.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Stuart is usually pronounced STOO-urt, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-rt”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Stewart.
Middle names for Stuart
A few middle names that flow with Stuart: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Stuart
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stuart mean?
Stuart is a Scottish and Old English name that means “steward”.
What is the origin of the name Stuart?
Stuart has Scottish and Old English roots. Steward is the meaning of the Old English stigweard, originally a title for a household official, and the source of Stuart.
Is Stuart a popular name?
Not especially. Stuart ranked #2,534 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Stuart a boy or girl name?
Stuart is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Stuart?
Stuart is usually pronounced STOO-urt. 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