Origin and Meaning of Stewart

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Stewart

Old English

Meaning of Stewart

The name Stewart comes from a surname, which belonged to a person who was a steward. It is derived from the Old English elements "stig" - "house" and "weard" - "guard".

Famous bearers

Bearers of the surame include James Stewart (1908 - 1997), an American actor; Patrick Stewart (born 1940), an English actor.

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