Ballard
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ballard
The given name 'Ballard' derives from the Old English elements *beald* (bold) and *heard* (hardy, strong), meaning "bold and strong." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably as a surname that became a given name, with historical ties to medieval England and early American settlers, but it has no specific religious association.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ballard' derives from the Old English elements *beald* (bold) and *heard* (hardy, strong), meaning "bold and strong." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably as a surname that became a given name, with historical ties to medieval England and early American settlers, but it has no specific religious association.
Ballard currently ranks #10,854 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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