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In British English they'd both be STYOOart. Originally, Stuart was the name of a Scottish and English dynasty - James Stuart, James VI of Scotland and I of England, succeeded his aunt, Elizabeth Tudor, who had no children. And that in turn was originally an occupation name, a stewart or steward being a senior servant/official in a royal or otherwise prosperous household.

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My nephew is Stuart, and spells his nn Stewie. Since the word 'steward' is still in use, it's my impression that Stuart is the more usual as a fn.

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I quite like the name (and the nephew!) but not enough to use.