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Stuart

Stuart is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “household guardian.” In 2024 it was given to 37 boys in the United States.

Stuart at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“household guardian”
Pronunciation
/ˈst(j)uɚt/
Also spelled
Scottish

About the name Stuart

Stuart belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “household guardian” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Scottish.

In the United States, Stuart first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #161 in 1960, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 68,828 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Stuart in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#161 in 1960
Peak year
1960
Babies named Stuart in 2024
37
Total since 1880
68,828

Spellings & short forms

Scottish

Similar names

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DonaldIrish and CelticKennethIrish and CelticKevinIrish and CelticBrianIrish and CelticRonaldIrish and CelticRyanIrish and CelticScottIrish and CelticBrandonIrish and Celtic

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Stuart mean?

Stuart means “household guardian” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Stuart a boy or girl name?

Stuart is a boy name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Stuart?

Stuart comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition. It is also spelled Scottish.

How popular is the name Stuart?

Stuart first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #161 in 1960, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Stuart?

Stuart is pronounced /ˈst(j)uɚt/ (IPA).

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