Stewart
Stewart: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈst(j)uɚt/ · /ˈstjuːət/
Meaning and origin of Stewart
Root meaning: “steward”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle Scots stewart (“steward”), from Early Scots stewart, from Old English stiġweard.
How popular is Stewart?
Since 1880, 85 girls and 31,200 boys in the U.S. have been named Stewart (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4906 in 1920. Its highest rank for boys was #273 in 1898. In 2025, 27 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Stewart FAQ
What does the name Stewart mean?
Stewart traces back to a root meaning "steward". A male given name transferred from the surname. Borrowed from Middle Scots stewart (“steward”), from Early Scots stewart, from Old English stiġweard.
What is the origin of the name Stewart?
Stewart is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Stewart?
Since 1880, 85 girls and 31,200 boys in the U.S. have been named Stewart (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4906 in 1920. Its highest rank for boys was #273 in 1898. In 2025, 27 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Stewart a boy or girl name?
Stewart is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 85 girls and 31,200 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.