UK boy's name
Eduardo
A masculine name of Spanish origin meaning "wealthy guardian".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eduardo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eduardo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1517, with 17 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 30 births.
This profile covers 475 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 475 living people in the UK are called Eduardo. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eduardo ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 17 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 30 boys were registered as Eduardo.
- • Eduardo ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #687 in 2013.
- • About 475 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eduardo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1517
2024
Births in 2024
17
Latest year
Peak year
2014
30 births
Estimated living
475
2026
Meaning
What does Eduardo mean?
The given name Eduardo has its origins in the Germanic languages, derived from the Old English words "ead" meaning "prosperous" or "rich," and "weard" meaning "guard" or "protector." The name can be interpreted as "prosperous guardian" or "wealthy protector."
In its earliest recorded use, the name appeared as "Eadweard" in Anglo-Saxon England during the 9th century. Over time, the spelling evolved, and the name spread across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Eduardo was Eduardo the Martyr, an English king who ruled from 975 to 978 CE. He was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church for his pious life and untimely death at the hands of his stepmother.
During the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity in Spain and Portugal, where it was adopted as "Eduardo." This Spanish and Portuguese variant became widely used, especially among the nobility and ruling classes.
In the 14th century, Eduardo I, also known as Edward I of England, was a notable figure who bore this name. He reigned from 1272 to 1307 CE and played a crucial role in the conquest of Wales and the establishment of parliamentary government in England.
Another prominent individual with the name Eduardo was the Portuguese explorer and navigator Eduardo Fernandez, who lived in the 15th century. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore the African coast, paving the way for future maritime expeditions.
In the realm of literature, the Spanish poet and playwright Eduardo Marquina (1879-1946) made significant contributions to the literary world. His works, such as "En Flandes se ha puesto el sol" (The Sun Has Set in Flanders), earned him widespread recognition and praise.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Eduardo was Eduardo VII, the King of the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. His reign marked a period of social and political reform, and he played a crucial role in strengthening the constitutional monarchy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eduardo over time
The chart below shows babies named Eduardo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eduardo, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 17 births in 2024, compared with 30 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eduardo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eduardo was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1430 | 92 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1299 | 211 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1408 | 134 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1375 | 38 | 4 |
Geography
Where Eduardo is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Eduardo. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Eduardo ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #687 in 2013.
Across the UK
Eduardo in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#687 in 2013
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Eduardo
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Eduardo Paolozzi
actor; writer; professor; author; artist; painter; sculptor; graphic artist; muralist; visual artist; printmaker; university teacher; textile artist; etcher; filmmaker; architectural draftsperson; draftsperson; designer; collagist; wood engraver; ceramicist; lithographer
British artist (1924-2005)
1924-2005
Related
Names similar to Eduardo
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- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Eduardo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eduardo in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eduardo was ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales, with 17 births registered.
When was Eduardo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 30 babies registered as Eduardo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eduardo?
A masculine name of Spanish origin meaning "wealthy guardian".
How many people are called Eduardo in the UK?
A total of 475 babies have been registered as Eduardo across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Eduardo most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Eduardo ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #687 in 2013. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.