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Baird

Pronunciation
[Baird]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Bard
Origin
Celtic
Baird is a boy's nam of Gaelic, Scottish and Irish origin, and the meaning is "poet, one who sings ballads". Baird comes from the English word "Bard", this brings to mind Shakespeare and other literary lights.

Baird Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 471 baby boys have been named Baird. The name peaked in 1957 with 17 US births that year (rank #1957). In 2024, ranked #9058 nationally — 7,101 places below its 1957 peak.

Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Baird

If you like Baird's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →

5-Letter Names Starting with B

Names with Baird's exact length and starting letter: Badal, Bader, Badia, Badra, Badru.

Quick Facts About Baird

569
Celtic baby names in our dictionary
364
Celtic male names
209
5-letter B-names in our dictionary
783
B-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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