Lord - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Lord \l(o)-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1268 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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