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

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