Stewart
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Scottish / English ◈ 2 syllables
"Steward, household guardian"

From Scottish / English

Stewart comes from a Scottish surname derived from the Old English stigweard — a compound of stig (household) and weard (guardian or keeper), meaning steward or household guardian. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Stewart at a glance
MeaningSteward, household guardian
OriginScottish / English
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#3705
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Origin & history of Stewart
1
Scottish / English roots
Stewart comes from a Scottish surname derived from the Old English stigweard — a compound of stig (household) and weard (guardian or keeper), meaning steward or household guardian. The Stewart family became the royal house of Scotland and later England, with Mary Queen of Scots and the Stuart kings. The Stewart spelling is the original Scottish form, while Stuart is the later, French-influenced spelling. Both share the same royal heritage and the dignified meaning of household keeper.
2
Root name
The root form of Stewart is Stuart / Stigweard — meaning Steward, household guardian.
3
Modern usage
Stewart remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Stewart?
1956 peak year
Today, Stewart is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #3,705) with about 32 babies named Stewart each year. But it wasn't always this way. At its height in 1956, Stewart reached #291 nationally — 647 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1950s. Stewart's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 31,261 babies have been registered as Stewart since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
647 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #291)
32 Avg. per year
(last decade)
320 Total registrations
last 10 years
31,261 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #3,705) Moderate
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Stewart
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
S1
T2
E5
W5
A1
R9
T2
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Stewart
🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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