How to say it
e · du · AR · do
ˌɛd.uˈɑːr.doʊ
Masculine
Eduardo
Rich guardian
What it means
The Spanish and Portuguese form of Edward, from Old English ead ('wealth') plus weard ('guardian').
Eduardo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Edward, from the Old English ead, 'wealth,' and weard, 'guardian,' so 'guardian of riches.' It is a staple across Latin America and Iberia, with bearers like Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. It shares its 'wealthy guardian' meaning with Edward and its ead root with Edwin. Eddie, Lalo, and Duardo are the shorts.
How to spell Eduardo
The standard spelling is Eduardo. Common variants include Edward, Eduard, Edoardo, but Eduardo is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #112 in 2001, currently #410 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Eddie and the Spanish Lalo are the shorts.
- Worth knowing
The Spanish Edward; a staple across Latino communities.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Eduardo Saverin Brazilian co-founder of Facebook
Spelling variants
- Edward
- Eduard
- Edoardo
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Common questions
- What does the name Eduardo mean?
- The Spanish and Portuguese form of Edward, from Old English ead ('wealth') plus weard ('guardian').
- What does Eduardo mean in English?
- In English, Eduardo means "Rich guardian." Eduardo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Edward, from the Old English ead, 'wealth,' and weard, 'guardian,' so 'guardian of riches.' It is a staple across Latin America and Iberia, with bearers like Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. It shares its 'wealthy guardian' meaning with Edward and its ead root with Edwin. Eddie, Lalo, and Duardo are the shorts.
- How do you pronounce Eduardo?
- Eduardo is pronounced ˌɛd.uˈɑːr.doʊ. Say it as e-du-AR-do, with the stress on the "ar" syllable.
- How do you spell Eduardo?
- The standard spelling is Eduardo. Common spelling variants include Edward, Eduard, Edoardo.
- Is Eduardo a boy or girl name?
- Eduardo is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Eduardo?
- Eduardo ranked #410 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.