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.
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Prolific American novelist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
