Gaillard - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Gaillard \ga(i)-lla-rd\ is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "brave, cheerful, spirited". Also the name of a 16th-century dance.

Gaillard has 3 variant forms: Gaillhard, Gaillardet and Galliard.

For more information, see also the related name Gaylord.

Baby names that sound like Gaillard are Gallard and Gayelord.

Gaillard is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Gaillard. Click here to compare Gaillard with related baby names.