Edouard

English

"wealthy guardian"

Edouard Origin and Meaning

The name Edouard is a boy's name.

Edouard is the French variation of Edward, a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins meaning 'wealthy guardian' or 'prosperous protector.' Combining the elements 'ead' (wealth, prosperity) and 'weard' (guardian), Edouard carries a noble heritage. The name has been borne by numerous French aristocrats and several kings of England in its English form. Unlike the more anglicized Edward, Edouard maintains its distinctly French character with the elegant pronunciation ay-DWAR. While common in French-speaking regions, it remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, offering a sophisticated European alternative. The name conveys strength and reliability while maintaining a certain continental refinement and cultural richness.

Popularity of the name Edouard

• 42 Canada 2023

Famous People Named Edouard

• Édouard Manet French painter
• Édouard Daladier Prime Minister of France
• Édouard Balladur Prime Minister of France
• Marc Edouard Vlasic, Canadian hockey player
• Édouard Glissant Martinican novelist and poet
• Édouard Placide Duchassaing de Fontbressin French naturalist
• Édouard Léon Scott de Martinville, French printer; inventor of the phonautograph
• Édouard Debat Ponsan, French painter