Origin and Meaning of Steward

House guardian or caretaker

Origin: English - Derived from the Old English 'stiward', which combines 'sty' (sty, or pen for pigs) and 'weard' (guardian or keeper).

• Historically, the steward was an important position in noble households, responsible for managing the estate and taking care of domestic affairs.
• The name has variations in other cultures, including Stuart (Scottish), which functions as a surname as well as a given name.
• Notable bearers include Stewart Copeland, the drummer for the rock band The Police, and Al Stewart, a British singer-songwriter.
• Steward was more commonly used as a surname and has seen fluctuating popularity as a first name in various English-speaking countries.
• Variations and related names include Stuart, Stuartson, and Stew.