Eduard
Meaning: Wealthy guardian
Origin: Old English (via Dutch)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Netherlands: #104
Total births: 10,110
History: Eduard is the Dutch form of Edward, from Old English 'Eadweard' meaning wealthy guardian.
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Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #313 |
| Babies named Eduard in 2014 | 11 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 10,110 |
| Peak year | 1963 (529 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #27 |
| Years in records | 1955–2014 (60 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 38 spots |
Frequently asked about Eduard
What does the name Eduard mean?
Eduard means “Wealthy guardian” from Old English (via Dutch) roots.
What is the origin of the name Eduard?
Eduard has Old English (via Dutch) origin. The traditional meaning is “Wealthy guardian”.
How popular is Eduard in the Netherlands?
Eduard ranked #313 in the Netherlands in 2014 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Eduard most popular?
Eduard peaked in 1963 with 529 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Eduard a boy or girl name?
Eduard is predominantly a boys' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Eduards in registered births are male.
Is the name Eduard rising or falling in popularity?
Eduard has risen 38 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the Netherlands — from #351 in 2009 to #313 in 2014.
How long has Eduard been recorded in the Netherlands?
Eduard appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 60 years — from 1955 through 2014.