The nameEduard
Eduard is the German, Dutch and Eastern European form of Edward.
- Boy's name
- Old English
- Feast day
Meaning
Eduard comes from the Old English ead, "wealth", and weard, "guardian".
Origin
Old English, through German.
History
In England and Wales Eduard reached 351st in 2018, carried by families from Eastern Europe.
Famous people named Eduard
- Eduard Shevardnadze, Georgian president
- Eduard Mörike, poet
Popularity of the name Eduard
Eduard in the United States
Eduard was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 323 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Eduard. Its rise began around 1902, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Eduard in the United States were born before 1995. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 37 births a year on average, against 32 in the five years before.
Eduard in the United Kingdom
Eduard was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 664 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Eduard. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Eduard in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 59 births a year on average, against 108 in the five years before.
Eduard in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Eduard
Names from the same generation as Eduard, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eduard mean?
Eduard comes from the Old English ead, "wealth", and weard, "guardian".
What is the origin of the name Eduard?
Old English, through German.
Is Eduard a girl's or a boy's name?
Eduard is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Eduard?
In 2024, Eduard was the 3131st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 39 births.
What are the variants of the name Eduard?
Variants and related names of Eduard include Édouard.
What are good sibling names for Eduard?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Mildred, Kadiatou, Evelyne and Aissatou for a sister, Edmond, Moussa, Élie and Adel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Eduard?
Eduard Shevardnadze, Georgian president; Eduard Mörike, poet.