Eduard
Boy name · 24 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Eduard: 24 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2024.
Eduard is the German, Dutch, Romanian, and Slavic form of Edward, derived from the Old English elements *ēad* (wealth, fortune) and *weard* (guardian), meaning “wealthy guardian.” Perhaps the most famous bearer is Eduard Khil, the Russian singer whose 1970s vocalise “Trololo” became a viral internet phenomenon decades later. The name also belongs to Eduard Shevardnadze, the Georgian statesman who served as Soviet foreign minister under Gorbachev. While no major place bears the name directly, the same root appears in places like Edinburgh (from *Eidyn* plus *burh*). A notable variant is the Dutch diminutive Edu, while in English-speaking Scotland the anglicised Edward has
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20246 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #4786 babies
- Total births
- 24since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y