A Scottish boy's name which can also be spelled Stewart. Originally it meant 'guardian of the house, or 'steward' or 'chief'. The name is steeped in history as the clan name of the last Royal household in Scotland. In the US it reached a peak of 182nd in the Top 1000 names in the 1940s - 1950s. It remains a popular choice for baby boys in Scotland.

The House of Stuart, also known as the House of Stewart, is an important European royal house. Founded by Robert II of Scotland, the Stewarts first became monarchs of the Kingdom of Scotland during the late 14th century. Their direct ancestors (from Brittany) had held the title High Steward of Scotland since the 12th century, after arriving by route of Norman England. The dynasty inherited further territory by the 17th century which covered the entire British Isles, including the Kingdom of England and Kingdom of Ireland, also upholding a claim to the Kingdom of France.

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