Girard
- Pronunciation
- [Gi-rard]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Not recorded
- Origin
- Arthurian
Girard is a name traditionally given to a boy of Arthurian origin. Our sources do not preserve a single agreed-upon literal translation for this particular name, so we list its meaning as unrecorded rather than guess at one. Browse more Arthurian baby names or search the full library by meaning.
Girard Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,717 baby boys have been named Girard. The name peaked in 1926 with 37 US births that year (rank #1179).
Top States for Girard
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Girard births are: Pennsylvania (212), New York (61), Massachusetts (39).
Other Arthurian-Origin Names Like Girard
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6-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Girard's exact length and starting letter: Gaagii, Gabbar, Gabhan, Gabino, Gabrio.
Quick Facts About Girard
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrard | Spear Strong. See Also Jerard. | Male | German |
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Compare Girard to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Girard against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).