Gaillard Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationguy-YARD / ɡajɑʁ

French; Old French

Meaning

brave; resolute

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gaillard has its roots in Old French, where it was used as a surname and later adopted as a given name. It is derived from the word 'gaillard,' meaning brave or lively. The name has been associated with various historical figures in French history. Its usage has been more common in French-speaking regions.

Similar Names

GaiusGaiGailGalenGarethGideonGavinGraham

Variants

  • Gailard

International Variants

  • Gailhard (French)
  • Gaillard (French)

Famous people named Gaillard

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Fictional characters named Gaillard

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Sibling Suggestions

GastonJulienLucienThibaultBastien

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gaillard was first seen in the United States in 1913. Gaillard has ranked as high as #685 nationally, which occurred in 1913, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Gaillard has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gaillard

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19136