Eduardo: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: Eduardo has been borne by many notable figures throughout history, including Eduardo Dato, a former Spanish Prime Minister, and Eduardo Frei Montalva, a former President of Chile.

Eduardo Overview

Meaning

Wealthy guardian

Gender

Boy

Origin

Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Old English name “Eadweard,” meaning “wealthy guard.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˌɛd.wɑːrˈdoʊ/

Popularity

Eduardo is a beloved name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. In 2023, Eduardo ranked #175 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Classic, Traditional, Exotic

Associated Traits

Noble, loyal, refined

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Saint Edward, a patron saint of England, symbolizing protection and wealth.

Name Day

October 13 (Spain)

Eduardo Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Edward, Edvard, Edouard, Edvardas, Eduard

Common Nicknames

Edo, Edu, Eduardito, Eddy

Diminutives

Ed, Eddie, Ward, Dodo

Famous People

Eduardo Galeano
(Uruguayan Writer)
Eduardo Noriega
(Spanish Actor)
Eduardo Saverin
(Brazilian Entrepreneur)
Eduardo Verástegui
(Mexican Actor)
Eduardo Nájera
(Mexican Basketball Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Eduardo Saverin
("The Social Network," Film)
Eduardo González
("El Internado," TV Series)
"Eduardo's Secret"
(Novel)
Eduardo Villanueva
("La Casa de las Flores," TV Series)
"Eduardo"
(Song)

Places

Parque Eduardo VII
(Lisbon, Portugal)
Eduardo Mondlane University
(Maputo, Mozambique)
San Eduardo Municipality
(Santa Fe, Argentina)
Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve
(Potosí, Bolivia)

What Is the Meaning of Eduardo?

Eduardo means “wealthy guardian.” Those with this name are often seen as strong and dependable, with a natural ability to lead.

What Is the Origin of The Name Eduardo?

Eduardo has roots in Old English, evolving from the name “Eadweard.” It was popularized in Spanish and Portuguese cultures, where it retained its regal and protective connotations.

Eduardo Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Eduardo in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#3342021	#3412022	#3562023
Top 3 Rankings	#1122001	#1131994	#1171995

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Eduardo

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	356 (-15 from 2022)	920 (-61 from 2022)	0.05024
2022	341 (-7 from 2021)	981 (+7 from 2021)	0.05238
2021	334 (-6 from 2020)	974 (-26 from 2020)	0.05199
2020	328 (-13 from 2019)	1000 (-65 from 2019)	0.05406
2019	315 (+1 from 2018)	1065 (-4 from 2018)	0.05542
2018	316 (-25 from 2017)	1069 (-160 from 2017)	0.05500
2017	291 (-16 from 2016)	1229 (-95 from 2016)	0.06210
2016	275 (-24 from 2015)	1324 (-124 from 2015)	0.06536
2015	251 (+11 from 2014)	1448 (+19 from 2014)	0.07083
2014	262 (-41 from 2013)	1429 (-261 from 2013)	0.06973
2013	221 (-16 from 2012)	1690 (-168 from 2012)	0.08363
2012	205 (-20 from 2011)	1858 (-224 from 2011)	0.09156
2011	185 (-31 from 2010)	2082 (-463 from 2010)	0.10249
2010	154 (-26 from 2009)	2545 (-791 from 2009)	0.12388
2009	128 (+14 from 2008)	3336 (+466 from 2008)	0.15729
2008	142 (+1 from 2007)	2870 (+26 from 2007)	0.13163
2007	143 (-17 from 2006)	2844 (-472 from 2006)	0.12839
2006	126 (+3 from 2005)	3316 (+136 from 2005)	0.15125
2005	129 (-3 from 2004)	3180 (-21 from 2004)	0.14948
2004	126 (+3 from 2003)	3201 (+80 from 2003)	0.15147
2003	129 (+4 from 2002)	3121 (+164 from 2002)	0.14854
2002	133 (-21 from 2001)	2957 (-461 from 2001)	0.14308
2001	112 (+12 from 2000)	3418 (+257 from 2000)	0.16525
2000	124 (+21 from 1999)	3161 (+531 from 1999)	0.15137
1999	145 No change from 1998	2630 (+144 from 1998)	0.12898
1998	145 (-5 from 1997)	2486 (-138 from 1997)	0.12261
1997	140 (-17 from 1996)	2624 (-394 from 1996)	0.13135
1996	123 (-6 from 1995)	3018 (-133 from 1995)	0.15062
1995	117 (-4 from 1994)	3151 (-125 from 1994)	0.15666
1994	113 (+12 from 1993)	3276 (+482 from 1993)	0.16072
1993	125 (+7 from 1992)	2794 (+233 from 1992)	0.13527
1992	132 (-3 from 1991)	2561 (+40 from 1991)	0.12200
1991	129 (+20 from 1990)	2521 (+362 from 1990)	0.11893
1990	149 (+7 from 1989)	2159 (+222 from 1989)	0.10032
1989	156 (+42 from 1988)	1937 (+552 from 1988)	0.09241
1988	198 (+22 from 1987)	1385 (+306 from 1987)	0.06917
1987	220 (+9 from 1986)	1079 (+57 from 1986)	0.05533
1986	229 (-6 from 1985)	1022 (-28 from 1985)	0.05318
1985	223 (+1 from 1984)	1050 (+47 from 1984)	0.05456
1984	224 (+7 from 1983)	1003 (+31 from 1983)	0.05344
1983	231 (+3 from 1982)	972 (-24 from 1982)	0.05216
1982	234 (+4 from 1981)	996 (+51 from 1981)	0.05278
1981	238 (-11 from 1980)	945 (-105 from 1980)	0.05074
1980	227 (+5 from 1979)	1050 (+83 from 1979)	0.05661
1979	232 (-15 from 1978)	967 (-34 from 1978)	0.05398
1978	217 (+8 from 1977)	1001 (+41 from 1977)	0.05859
1977	225 (-14 from 1976)	960 (-35 from 1976)	0.05616
1976	211 (+31 from 1975)	995 (+148 from 1975)	0.06095
1975	242 (+5 from 1974)	847 (+36 from 1974)	0.05221
1974	247 (-9 from 1973)	811 (-79 from 1973)	0.04975
1973	238 (+34 from 1972)	890 (+179 from 1972)	0.05515
1972	272 (+9 from 1971)	711 (-24 from 1971)	0.04247
1971	281 (-4 from 1970)	735 (-22 from 1970)	0.04043
1970	277 (+14 from 1969)	757 (+88 from 1969)	0.03974
1969	291 (+18 from 1968)	669 (+75 from 1968)	0.03657
1968	309 (+17 from 1967)	594 (+67 from 1967)	0.03346
1967	326 No change from 1966	527 (+1 from 1966)	0.02962
1966	326 (+4 from 1965)	526 (+3 from 1965)	0.02894
1965	330 (+31 from 1964)	523 (+53 from 1964)	0.02760
1964	361 (+17 from 1963)	470 (+24 from 1963)	0.02319
1963	378 (-9 from 1962)	446 (-28 from 1962)	0.02160
1962	369 (+42 from 1961)	474 (+104 from 1961)	0.02255
1961	411 (+3 from 1960)	370 (+2 from 1960)	0.01715
1960	414 (+36 from 1959)	368 (+51 from 1959)	0.01699
1959	450 (-8 from 1958)	317 (+2 from 1958)	0.01463
1958	442 (+43 from 1957)	315 (+55 from 1957)	0.01462
1957	485 (+9 from 1956)	260 (+26 from 1956)	0.01188
1956	494 (-21 from 1955)	234 (-8 from 1955)	0.01090
1955	473 (+43 from 1954)	242 (+45 from 1954)	0.01158
1954	516 (+11 from 1953)	197 (+15 from 1953)	0.00952
1953	527 (+5 from 1952)	182 (+8 from 1952)	0.00909
1952	532 (-13 from 1951)	174 (+1 from 1951)	0.00882
1951	519 (+36 from 1950)	173 (+25 from 1950)	0.00905
1950	555 (+14 from 1949)	148 (+9 from 1949)	0.00814
1949	569 (+34 from 1948)	139 (+13 from 1948)	0.00771
1948	603 (+44 from 1947)	126 (+13 from 1947)	0.00707
1947	647 (-66 from 1946)	113 (-8 from 1946)	0.00608
1946	581 (+43 from 1945)	121 (+27 from 1945)	0.00733
1945	624 (+27 from 1944)	94 (+3 from 1944)	0.00685
1944	651 (+22 from 1943)	91 No change from 1943	0.00655
1943	673 (+139 from 1942)	91 (+28 from 1942)	0.00626
1942	812 (-104 from 1941)	63 (-13 from 1941)	0.00447
1941	708 (+62 from 1940)	76 (+12 from 1940)	0.00606
1940	770 (-55 from 1939)	64 (-6 from 1939)	0.00540
1939	715 (-4 from 1938)	70 (-4 from 1938)	0.00618
1938	711 (-36 from 1937)	74 (-4 from 1937)	0.00651
1937	675 (+4 from 1936)	78 (+2 from 1936)	0.00713
1936	679 (+14 from 1935)	76 No change from 1935	0.00714
1935	693 (-70 from 1934)	76 (-16 from 1934)	0.00711
1934	623 (+139 from 1933)	92 (+28 from 1933)	0.00866
1933	762 (-85 from 1932)	64 (-17 from 1932)	0.00627
1932	677 (-53 from 1931)	81 (-10 from 1931)	0.00754
1931	624 (-14 from 1930)	91 (-10 from 1930)	0.00851
1930	610 (+10 from 1929)	101 (+5 from 1929)	0.00894
1929	620 (-87 from 1928)	96 (-33 from 1928)	0.00867
1928	533 (+169 from 1927)	129 (+44 from 1927)	0.01130
1927	702 (+35 from 1926)	85 (+10 from 1926)	0.00732
1926	737 (+49 from 1925)	75 (+5 from 1925)	0.00655
1925	786 (-8 from 1924)	70 (-5 from 1924)	0.00608
1924	778 (-67 from 1923)	75 (-8 from 1923)	0.00642
1923	711 (-63 from 1922)	83 (-15 from 1922)	0.00733
1922	648 (+265 from 1921)	98 (+39 from 1921)	0.00871
1921	913 (+16 from 1920)	59 (+4 from 1920)	0.00518
1920	929 (-2 from 1919)	55 (+3 from 1919)	0.00500
1919	927 (+60 from 1918)	52 (+6 from 1918)	0.00512
1918	987 (+145 from 1917)	46 (+11 from 1917)	0.00439
1917	1132 (-60 from 1916)	35 (-1 from 1916)	0.00365
1916	1072 (-57 from 1915)	36 (-3 from 1915)	0.00390
1915	1015 (-48 from 1914)	39 (+6 from 1914)	0.00443
1914	967 (+82 from 1913)	33 (+10 from 1913)	0.00483
1913	1049 (+88 from 1912)	23 (+6 from 1912)	0.00429
1912	1137 (-281 from 1911)	17 (+2 from 1911)	0.00377
1911	856 (+337 from 1910)	15 (+7 from 1910)	0.00621
1910	1193 (-353 from 1909)	8 (-4 from 1909)	0.00384
1909	840 (-15 from 1908)	12 (+1 from 1908)	0.00678
1908	825 (+105 from 1907)	11 (+2 from 1907)	0.00661
1907	930 (-3 from 1906)	9 (+1 from 1906)	0.00568
1906	927 (+164 from 1905)	8 (+2 from 1905)	0.00555
1905	1091 (-408 from 1901)	6 (-4 from 1901)	0.00419
1904	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1903	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1902	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1901	683 (+102 from 1900)	10 (-1 from 1900)	0.00865
1900	785 (+115 from 1896)	11 (+4 from 1896)	0.00678
1899	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1898	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1897	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1896	900 (+78 from 1895)	7 (+1 from 1895)	0.00542
1895	978 (-411 from 1894)	6 (-7 from 1894)	0.00474
1894	567 (+269 from 1893)	13 (+6 from 1893)	0.01041
1893	836 (-207 from 1890)	7 (-3 from 1890)	0.00578
1892	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1891	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1890	629 First SSA data recorded	10 First SSA data recorded	0.00835
1889	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1888	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1887	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1886	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1885	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1884	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1883	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1882	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1881	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1880	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Eduardo

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

#1892021

#1742022

#1882023

Texas (TX)

#1452021

#1512022

#1622023

Illinois (IL)

#3712021

#3502022

#3532023

New York (NY)

#5352021

#8212022

#7972023

Florida (FL)

#3762021

#3722022

#3182023

Arizona (AZ)

#1522021

#1972022

#2002023

New Jersey (NJ)

#4712021

#3782022

#4562023

Georgia (GA)

#4962021

#6562022

#3752023

Washington (WA)

#3642021

#3222022

#3142023

Colorado (CO)

#2742021

#6692022

#3732023

North Carolina (NC)

#4752021

#4812022

#4942023

New Mexico (NM)

#3342021

#1482022

#2402023

Nevada (NV)

#2842021

#1762022

#2222023

Oregon (OR)

#3362021

#3802022

#2672023

Michigan (MI)

#7722021

#11612022

#5822023

Virginia (VA)

#4972021

#4502022

#9802023

Massachusetts (MA)

#5082021

#6262022

#6232023

Indiana (IN)

#5282021

#4882022

#8052023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#11462021

#9342022

#11422023

Oklahoma (OK)

#3602020

#3372022

#4052023

Wisconsin (WI)

#4872021

#5292022

#6492023

Tennessee (TN)

#5662021

#3932022

#5462023

Utah (UT)

#5212020

#4802022

#6292023

Maryland (MD)

#4292021

#4432022

#6262023

Connecticut (CT)

#4742020

#4532021

#4642022

Kansas (KS)

#4122019

#6092020

#5882023

Ohio (OH)

#9542021

#11812022

#8132023

Minnesota (MN)

#6132019

#7542021

#7582022

Alabama (AL)

#3932021

#5242022

#4562023

Arkansas (AR)

#4492021

#5032022

#5952023

Nebraska (NE)

#3982018

#3432019

#3852021

Idaho (ID)

#3562020

#2642022

#4262023

Iowa (IA)

#5732020

#3982021

#5392022

South Carolina (SC)

#6182018

#6322019

#4952023

Missouri (MO)

#7022016

#7752018

#7852021

Louisiana (LA)

#7372021

#6682022

#5452023

Kentucky (KY)

#5502016

#5852017

#5442019

District of Columbia (DC)

#2002010

#2292011

#1542012

Rhode Island (RI)

#1682007

#1502010

#1972011

Delaware (DE)

#1462009

#1892010

#2002013

Mississippi (MS)

#5832008

#3842009

#4722010

South Dakota (SD)

#2362010

#2512013

Popularity Rankings for Eduardo in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Brazil

Brazil

#162010 (Decade)

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico

#262020

#242021

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay

#382021

#292022

#402023

Popularity in Portugal

Portugal

#352012

#382019

#372020

Popularity in Chile

Chile

#772019

#832020

#912021

Popularity in Spain

Spain

#922014

#902015

#962016

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

#1222021

#2632022

#1812023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina

#1742009

#1732010

#1982012

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#3561978

#4921979

#4961982

Popularity in Poland

Poland

#7292013

#7362014

#4592022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland

#5872020

#5902021

#6442022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#7152014

#6992015

#7412020

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#8832014

#8842015

#7182017

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#9702010

#9592014

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#11622008

#9872011

#11482022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Eduardo a Name for Boys or Girls?

Usually, Eduardo is used for boys. Its origins and historical use as a male name contribute to its predominantly male association.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Eduardo

Meaning: Wealthy guardian
Origin: Old EnglishEdward
Edvard
Edouard
Edvardas
Eduard

Edo
Edu
Eduardito
Eddy

Ed
Eddie
Ward
Dodo

Eduardo in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Eduardo Galeano (Writer, 1940–2015): A Uruguayan writer and journalist who authored the influential book "Open Veins of Latin America."
Eduardo Noriega (Actor, born 1973): A Spanish actor known for his roles in films like "The Devil’s Backbone" and "Open Your Eyes."
Eduardo Saverin (Entrepreneur, born 1982): A Brazilian entrepreneur who co-founded Facebook and is now a prominent investor.
Eduardo Verástegui (Actor, born 1974): A Mexican actor and producer who has worked in both telenovelas and films.
Eduardo Nájera (Basketball Player, born 1976): A Mexican former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and is now a coach.
Eduardo Paolozzi (Artist, 1924–2005): A British sculptor and artist considered one of the pioneers of pop art.
Eduardo de Filippo (Playwright, 1900–1984): An Italian actor, playwright, and screenwriter celebrated for his contributions to theater and cinema.

Eduardo Saverin ("The Social Network," 2010 Film): The co-founder of Facebook who has a falling out with Mark Zuckerberg over the company's direction.
Eduardo González ("El Internado," 2007 TV Series): A teacher at a mysterious boarding school with dark secrets.
"Eduardo's Secret" (2014 Novel): Explores the life of a man named Eduardo who uncovers a hidden family mystery.
Eduardo Villanueva ("La Casa de las Flores," 2018 TV Series): A member of the dysfunctional de la Mora family, dealing with various personal issues.
"Eduardo" (2015 Song): A heartfelt ballad about a man's journey of love and loss.
Eduardo Gaff (Gaff, "Blade Runner," 1982 Film): A mysterious police officer known for his origami figures and cryptic comments.
Eduardo Ruiz ("Traffic," 2000 Film): A key witness in the U.S. government's case against a Mexican drug cartel.

Eduardo VII Park (Lisbon, Portugal): A large public park in Lisbon, named after King Edward VII of the United Kingdom.
Eduardo Mondlane University (Maputo, Mozambique): The largest and oldest university in Mozambique, named after the country's first president.
San Eduardo Neighborhood (Guayaquil, Ecuador): A residential area in Guayaquil, offering a mix of urban and suburban living.
Eduardo River (Santiago, Chile): A river flowing through Santiago, providing water to various districts.
Eduardo Galeano Square (Montevideo, Uruguay): A public square named after the famous Uruguayan writer and journalist.
San Eduardo Municipality (Santa Fe, Argentina): A municipality in Santa Fe province, featuring agricultural activities and rural landscapes.
Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve (Potosí, Bolivia): A national reserve in Bolivia, preserving high-altitude Andean wildlife and landscapes.

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