The name Edouard is predominantly a French masculine name that meaning "rich protector." The French spelling of the name Edward is similar but not identical. There are several theories about the origin of the name Edouard. One theory is that it was originally used as a pet form of the name Edwin, which was originally a Celtic name meaning "friend." Another theory suggests that the name Edouard originated from the Germanic name Eberhard, which was also used to create names such as Ebenezer and Henry. The name Edouard has been popular among French speakers for over a hundred years. It began being used frequently by members of the French aristocracy in 1849. Since then it has become very popular among boys throughout France and some other countries where French is spoken. Edouard is one of those unusual male given names that becomes more common every year. By 2050 it is predicted to be one of the most popular names worldwide.