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Stewart

Stewart is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “household guardian.” In 2024 it was given to 28 boys in the United States.

Stewart at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“household guardian”
Pronunciation
/ˈst(j)uɚt/

About the name Stewart

Stewart belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American 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.

In the United States, Stewart first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #273 in 1898, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 31,176 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Stewart in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#273 in 1898
Peak year
1956
Babies named Stewart in 2024
28
Total since 1880
31,176

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Stewart mean?

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

Is Stewart a boy or girl name?

Stewart is a boy name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Stewart?

Stewart comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Stewart?

Stewart first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #273 in 1898, and 28 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Stewart?

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

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