Eduardo
Eduardo is a Christian boy name of Old English, via Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning “Wealthy guardian”.
| Meaning | Wealthy guardian |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Old English, via Spanish and Portuguese |
| Pronunciation | eh-DWAHR-doh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Portugal |
Meaning and origin of Eduardo
Eduardo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Edward, from the Old English ead, 'wealth' or 'fortune', and weard, 'guardian'. Edward the Confessor, the saintly English king, made the name famous in Europe. It spread into Iberia in the Middle Ages, partly through the Portuguese king Duarte, whose name is a related form. Eduardo is common across Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
Is Eduardo a Christian name?
Eduardo honours Saint Edward the Confessor and is a common Catholic name in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries.
How popular is Eduardo?
Common across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world.
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Spellings and variants of Eduardo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eduardo mean?
Eduardo means 'Wealthy guardian'. It is of Old English, via Spanish and Portuguese origin.
Is Eduardo a Christian name?
Eduardo honours Saint Edward the Confessor and is a common Catholic name in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries.
How do you pronounce Eduardo?
Eduardo is pronounced eh-DWAHR-doh.
Is Eduardo a boy or girl name?
Eduardo is usually a boy name.