Garrard
g(a)-rra-rd
US Popularity:5839
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Spear-hard; Spear-brave
Teach your little one the value of bravery and staying firm in their beliefs with the name Garrard. A variant of Gerard, Garrard originated as a surname and is derived from the Old German elements ger, meaning "spear," and hart, meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy." The Normans introduced Gerard to Britain, and the surname Garrard, derived from the Old German Gerhard, meaning "spear-brave," was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Almost a millennium later, Garrard is still a fighting champion in the universe of baby names!
Garrard Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1920
#4551
in 1920
No comparison data from 1919
Was this page helpful?
Yes
No
Search Baby Boy Names
Search by:
Article saved.Go to My Saved Articles
Article removed.
Name added. View Your List