What does the name Maynard mean?

The name Maynard means "Hardy strength".

What is the origin of the name Maynard?

Maynard is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 9 babies were named Maynard in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Maynard is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 9 →

All-Time Total: 14,350

Peak Year: 1922

Maynard is of Old English origin, derived from the elements "maegen" meaning "strength" and "hard" meaning "brave, hardy."

Maynard James Keenan - Musician, Tool and A Perfect Circle.
Maynard Ferguson - Jazz trumpeter.
Maynard Jackson - First African-American mayor of Atlanta.
Maynard Solomon - Musicologist and biographer.
Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. - Civil rights activist.
Maynard Dixon - American artist known for Western landscapes.
Maynard Amerine - Viticulturist and wine historian.
Maynard Smith - Evolutionary biologist.
Maynard Okereke - Nigerian footballer.
Maynard G. Krebs - Fictional beatnik character on "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis."

Boy names closely related to Maynard

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Girl names closely related to Maynard

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Births per year in the United States

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