NAME PROFILE
Bard
Derived from the Old English word 'rudig', meaning 'reddish' or 'rosy-cheeked'; it describes someone with a healthy, vibrant complexion and suggests a warm, energetic, and spirited personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 218 |
| Gender | Male (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1947 |
| Most recent | 1947 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Ruddy Lugo (Major League Baseball Pitcher) · Ruddy Rodríguez (Actress and Former Miss World Venezuela) · Ruddy Thomas (Reggae Musician) · Ruddy Zang Milama (Olympic Sprinter) · Ruddy Yanick (Professional Football Player)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RudyRudd
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