UK boy's name
Ewart
Germanic masculine name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to "hardy warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ewart is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ewart popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2001 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Ewart. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ewart ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 boys were registered as Ewart.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ewart as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Ewart mean?
The given name Ewart has its origins in the Old English language, with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon period (5th to 11th centuries CE). It is derived from the Old English words "eofor" meaning "boar" and "weard" meaning "guard" or "watchman". Thus, the name Ewart can be interpreted as "the boar guard" or "the watchman of the boar".
This name was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of England and Scotland during the Middle Ages. It gained popularity as a personal name among the Anglo-Saxon nobility and warrior classes, who often adopted names with strong and fierce animal associations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ewart can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript compiled in 1086 CE by order of William the Conqueror. The document mentions an individual named "Euuardus" as a landowner in Lincolnshire, England.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ewart. One of the most prominent was Sir John Ewart (1734-1794), a British military officer and politician who served as the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man from 1793 until his death. Another significant figure was Andrew Ewart (1778-1853), a Scottish agriculturist and livestock breeder who pioneered the development of the Clydesdale breed of horses.
In the realm of art and literature, Ewart Oakeshott (1916-2002) was a renowned British artist, illustrator, and author, best known for his contributions to the study of medieval swords and armor. Additionally, Ewart Milne (1880-1953) was a British writer and journalist who served as the literary editor of the Manchester Guardian from 1924 to 1946.
The name Ewart also found its way into the field of science and exploration. Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911), a British botanist and explorer, had a son named Ewart Dalton Hooker (1847-1910), who followed in his father's footsteps and became a renowned British botanist and writer.
While the name Ewart has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon culture, it has been adopted and used in various parts of the world over the centuries, although it remains relatively uncommon in modern times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ewart over time
The chart below shows babies named Ewart registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ewart, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ewart by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ewart 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3134 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ewart
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- 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
Ewart: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ewart in the UK right now?
In 2013, Ewart was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ewart most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Ewart in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ewart?
Germanic masculine name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to "hardy warrior".
How many people are called Ewart in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Ewart across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.