Steward or guardian of the estate
Derived from the Old English words 'stig' (house) and 'weard' (guard), it originally referred to an administrative official. It became a prominent royal surname in Scotland and England before transitioning into a popular given name.
Less common today
Stuart isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #344 in 1990.
A heroic mouse born to human parents Β· Stuart Little
English international cricketer
The original bassist of the Beatles
Irish actor and director
Comic book store owner Β· The Big Bang Theory
Prolific American novelist
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).