Stu
s-tu
US Popularity:7177
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Scottish
Meaning:Household guardian
Stu is the shortened British and Scottish name for Stuart or Stewart. The name comes from the meaning of “household guardian.” Because of this, choosing the name Stu for baby means they’ll always have a guardian by their side. All of that aside, some Stus that have made this name famous are Stu Pickles from Rugrats and retired Canadian hockey player Stu Barnes.
How Popular Is The Name Stu?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1964
#3981
in 1964
- 370
from 1963
Sources
WordSense, Stu
WordSense, Stuart
Online Etymology Dictionary, Stuart, September 2023
Ancestry, Stuart Family History
Ancestry, Stewart
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