Edouard
A boy's name of Old English origin with 621 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name, a typographical variant of Édouard
Edouard is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, the French form of Edward, from the Old English Ēadweard, composed of ēad (wealth, fortune) and weard (guardian), meaning 'guardian of prosperity' — the specifically French form of England's most kingly name.
With over 621 recorded births, Edouard is used in French-speaking communities as the standard French form of Edward. Édouard Manet (1832–1883), the French painter who bridged Realism and Impressionism and whose works caused scandal in the Paris Salon; Édouard Vuillard (1868–1940), the French Post-Impressionist known for his intimate interior scenes — French art history is rich with Édouards. The name carries the full weight of English royal tradition in its most elegantly Gallic form.
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In the American context, Edouard is a boy's name with over a century of recorded use (1911–2024). Its Old English roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Edouard is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #7877), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Edouard was #7124 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7877, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 15 | #10223 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 63 | #9674 | — |
| 2000s | 69 | #8636 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 59 | #6656 | — |
| 1980s | 65 | #5460 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 41 | #4581 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 61 | #3604 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 20 | #3375 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 40 | #3124 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 59 | #2832 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 79 | #3177 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 50 | #3058 | — |
The Story of Edouard
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Edouard is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Edouard are most likely born between 1990 and 2010.
How rare is Edouard?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Edouard — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1911, peaked in the 1920s with 79 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Edouard by the numbers
- Would fill 13 school buses
- Meeting one Edouard per day would take 1.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(81 years, 1911–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #7877 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12569 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8389 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6820 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12746 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9011 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7681 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10011 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9928 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12802 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6871 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10071 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11951 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7124 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11396 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7202 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9621 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4855 |
| 1999 | 11 | #5765 |
| 1998 | 10 | #5955 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1911–2024