The name Stuart comes from the surname Stewart, which is of British, Scottish, and French origin. The name means "steward" and refers to an estate official.
The name arose in 19th-century Scotland in honor of the Stuart royal family. The royal family produced several kings and queens of Scotland and Britain between the 14th and 18th centuries.
The name Stuart is also derived from the Old English words "stig" meaning "house" and "weard" meaning "guard". The surname was an occupational name for a steward, the official in charge of a noble household and its treasury.
One common alternate spelling of the name is Steuart or Stuart, which may have been influenced by Mary, Queen of Scots. The spelling of the royal family name of Stewart changed to Stuart in 1548 to suit French conventional spelling.
The name Stuart is most likely found in the United States, Scotland, and England. It is also one of the top sixty most common names in Ireland.
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May 16, 2023
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