What origin is the name Galahad?

Galahad comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Galahad a popular name?

Galahad is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Galahad?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Galahad — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Galahad

Q: Is Galahad a rare name?

Yes. Galahad does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Galahad

Galahad

Boy

english

3 syllables

Galahad is an english boy's name meaning "This English name belongs to the legendary Arthurian knight known for being pure, noble, and selfless. It represents the ultimate chivalry.".

Galahad is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name belongs to the legendary Arthurian knight known for being pure, noble, and selfless. It represents the ultimate chivalry.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name belongs to the legendary Arthurian knight known for being pure, noble, and selfless. It represents the ultimate chivalry.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Galahad

Very rare in US records

What does Galahad mean?

Galahad is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name belongs to the legendary Arthurian knight known for being pure, noble, and selfless. It represents the ultimate chivalry.".

Is Galahad a rare name?

Yes. Galahad does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Galahad

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Galahad

Galahad means "This English name belongs to the legendary Arthurian knight known for being pure, noble, and selfless. It represents the ultimate chivalry." — these names share that spirit.