Is Legrand a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Legrand is commonly used as a Boy name.

How do you pronounce Legrand?

luh-GRAND · IPA: /ləˈɡrænd/

Legrand Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationluh-GRAND / ləˈɡrænd

French; English

Meaning

French: 'the great'; English: 'the large'

Historical & Cultural Background

Legrand is a surname of French origin that has been adopted as a given name. It is derived from the Old French word 'grand,' meaning 'great' or 'large.' The name has been used in various contexts, often associated with nobility or prominence. In English-speaking countries, it has gained some popularity as a first name, reflecting a trend of using surnames as first names.

Trend Summary

Legrand has seen limited popularity as a given name in the United States.

Variants

Legrande

International Variants

Legrand (French)

Famous people named Legrand

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Fictional characters named Legrand

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Sibling Suggestions

Liam Lucas Leo Landon Lorenzo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Legrand was first seen in the United States in 1897. Legrand has ranked as high as #836 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in South Carolina, New York, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Legrand has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Legrand (1953)

State	Births	Share
SC	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1897	5
1901	5
1911	5
1912	6
1913	7
1914	10
1915	11
1916	15
1917	16
1918	16
1919	12
1920	13
1921	13
1922	14
1923	5
1924	7
1925	12
1926	8
1927	6
1928	8
1929	9
1930	11
1931	13
1932	9
1933	12
1934	7
1935	11
1936	9
1937	7
1938	11
1939	5
1940	10
1941	12
1942	6
1943	8
1944	8
1945	7
1947	6
1948	6
1949	5
1950	8
1952	5
1953	10
1954	10
1955	12
1957	6
1958	6
1959	6
1960	7
1961	5
1963	5
1965	7
1966	6
1968	5
1972	6
1976	8
1979	7
1981	6
1982	5
1983	6
1991	5
2002	5