The nameGirard
Girard is an old form of Gerard, a Germanic name meaning "strong spear". It was given in the United States in the 1920s.
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Meaning
Girard comes from the Germanic ger, "spear", and hard, "strong".
Origin
Germanic, through Old French.
History
In the United States Girard peaked in the mid 1920s. In France, Girard is mostly a surname, like the philosopher René Girard.
Popularity of the name Girard
Girard in the United States
Girard was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 307 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Girard. Its rise began around 1900, and it peaked in 1926. Half of all babies named Girard in the United States were born before 1949, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Girard mean?
Girard comes from the Germanic ger, "spear", and hard, "strong".
What is the origin of the name Girard?
Germanic, through Old French.
Is Girard a girl's or a boy's name?
Girard is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Girard?
Variants and related names of Girard include Gerhard.