Lord - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Lord \l(o)-rd\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "loaf-keeper". In modern terms, someone with power and authority. See also Earl and Duke. Actor Jack Lord.

Baby names that sound like Lord are Laird and Laredo. Other similar baby names are Ford, Cord, Kord, Loyd and Lorn.

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