A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Eduard since 1902
Babies named Eduard per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eduard's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 39 |
| 1920s | 94 |
| 1930s | 71 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 90 |
| 1960s | 161 |
| 1970s | 147 |
| 1980s | 147 |
| 1990s | 226 |
| 2000s | 313 |
| 2010s | 323 |
| 2020s | 225 |
Meaning & origin
Eduard is a continental European form of the classic English name Edward, carrying the same meaning of 'wealthy guardian.' While it first appeared in U.S. records in 1902, it has never broken into the mainstream American naming canon. In 2025, it ranked 3128, with roughly 1 in 44949 boys receiving the name. Its popularity has been on a rising trajectory since 1985, suggesting a slow but steady increase in interest. The name is most commonly found in states like California and Texas, likely reflecting communities with German or Eastern European heritage. Eduard offers a distinctive alternative to Edward while retaining a familiar sound and strong historical roots.
Eduard is the German, Dutch, Czech, and Romanian form of Edward, derived from the Old English elements ead (wealth, fortune) and weard (guardian, protector). The name was introduced to continental Europe via English royalty and has been used in these regions since the 19th century.
Where Eduard is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eduard” around the world
Where Eduard lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Edi, Ed, Eddie
Sibling names for Eduard
Names that share Eduard's style, for a brother or sister.
