Bard is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning “poet or storyteller.” With 1 syllable, it is short and easy to say. As of 2025, Bard ranks #1369 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #1362 in 2021.
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BARD
Phonetic spelling
Currently #1369 among US baby names.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Bard means “poet or storyteller.” It is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Bard is pronounced BARD.
Bard is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Bard currently ranks #1369 among boys' names in the United States.
Middle names that pair well with Bard include Bard James, Bard Liam, Bard Henry.
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