US Popularity:7338
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):French, Norse, Slavic
Meaning:Protection; Guard, watchman; Farm; Garden; Enclosure; City
Gard is a masculine name with a variety of origins and meanings. Coming from the Old French word garde and Middle English garde, it can translate to “protection,” “guard” or “watchman.” With a name like this, your little one will always be encouraged to protect the people and things they love. To connect baby to their first home, Gard may also come from Old Norse garthr, meaning “farm,” and Old French gard, meaning “garden,” or Slavic gard or gord, meaning “city.” Whether your little one is going to grow up in a vibrant city or a pastoral country, Gard can have plenty of meaning for them.

How Popular Is The Name Gard?

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1959
#4205
in 1959
- 56
from 1958
In comparison to the previous year's data

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