Gaillard - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Gaillard \

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#12424 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Gaillard. Compare Gaillard with its variant forms and related boy names.