Edouard

Edouard (Édouard) is the French variant of the names Eduard and Edward, both of which have their origins in the Old Saxon Eadweard. The name is associated with the meanings 'the guardian of the heritage', 'the keeper of the property', and 'the wealthy guardian'.

What does the name Edouard mean?

Edouard (Édouard) is regarded as the French form of Eduard and Edward, which derive from the Old Saxon Eadweard. The name stands for 'the guardian of the heritage', 'the keeper of the property', as well as 'the wealthy guardian'. Its roots lie in Old English and consist of the elements ead, meaning 'the heritage', 'the possession', or 'the wealth', and weard, meaning 'the guardian', 'the keeper', or 'the watchman'. In the Middle Ages, the name spread through more than eight English monarchs. It also exists as a surname. Variations include Eduardo, Eduardus, and Eduardas. Female forms are Edwardine, Edwardina, Eduarda, Eduarde, Eduardine, and Eduardina. A prominent bearer of the name was the French painter Edouard Manet.

How do you pronounce Edouard?

The pronunciation of Edouard in French is 'E-du-ar' [e.duˈaʁ]. The open vowel sequence conveys a smooth, elegant rhythm with a gentle internal movement. The slightly rolled 'r' at the end gives the name a touch of style and elegance. Edouard radiates cultivated internationality and has a sonorous, almost aristocratic character.

When is the name day of Edouard?

The name day for Edouard is celebrated on January 5, March 14, March 18, and October 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Edouard is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2010 at rank 1,532. In the last ten years, Edouard has been chosen as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,276th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,090th.

Nicknames & pet names

Douáh / Ed / Ede / Edou

Similar first names

Famous people

• Calvin Edouard Ward (American pianist)
• Charles Edouard Duboc (German writer)
• Edouard Bineau (French jazz musician)
• Edouard Charles Louis Dethier (Belgian musician)
• Edouard de Reszke (singer from Poland)
• Edouard Deperthes (French architect)
• Edouard Duplan (French footballer)
• Edouard Etienne de Rothschild (equestrian from France)
• Edouard Kargu (footballer from Poland)
• Edouard Lalo (Egyptian composer)
• Edouard Louis Dubufe (French painter)
• Édouard Manet (French painter of the modern era)
• Edouard Meny de Marangue (French tennis player)
• Edouard Muller (Swiss painter)
• Edouard Oum Ndeki (Cameroonian footballer)
• Edouard Plouvier (French playwright)
• Edouard Ponsinet (rugby player from France)
• Edouard Risler (French musician)
• Edouard Spach (Italian botanist)
• Édouard Vuillard (French intimist)