What origin is the name Laird?

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

Is Laird a popular name?

Laird 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 Laird?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Laird — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Laird

Q: Is Laird a rare name?

Yes. Laird 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 Laird

Laird

Boy

irish

1 syllable

Laird is an irish boy's name meaning "Originating from Scottish and Irish roots, this name denotes a head of household or a lord, often referring to a landed proprietor.".

Parents who choose Laird pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "Originating from Scottish and Irish roots, this name denotes a head of household or a lord, often referring to a landed proprietor.". It has 1 syllable.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Originating from Scottish and Irish roots, this name denotes a head of household or a lord, often referring to a landed proprietor.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Laird

Very rare in US records

What does Laird mean?

Laird is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Originating from Scottish and Irish roots, this name denotes a head of household or a lord, often referring to a landed proprietor.".