Laird - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Laird \la(i)-rd\ is pronounced layrd. It is of Scottish and Middle English origin, and its meaning is "lord". A Scottish and Irish adaptation of a Middle English term for a landlord.

Baby names that sound like Laird are Lord and Laredo. Other similar baby names are Baird, Caird and Kaird.

Laird 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 Laird. Click here to compare Laird with related baby names.