What origin is the name Hilliard?

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

Is Hilliard a popular name?

Hilliard 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 brother names for Hilliard?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Hilliard — for example William, Henry, Paul. You can browse more on our german names page.

Hilliard

Q: Is Hilliard a rare name?

Yes. Hilliard 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 Hilliard

Hilliard

Unisex

german

2 syllables

Hilliard is a german unisex name meaning "This name of German origin means a guardian in battle, signifying a protective and brave warrior.".

The meaning of Hilliard is "This name of German origin means a guardian in battle, signifying a protective and brave warrior." — a unisex name of german origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name of German origin means a guardian in battle, signifying a protective and brave warrior.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Hilliard

Very rare in US records

What does Hilliard mean?

Hilliard is a unisex name of german origin meaning "This name of German origin means a guardian in battle, signifying a protective and brave warrior.".