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 births218
GenderMale (2% / 98%)
Peak year1947
Peak generationBoomer
First recorded1947
Most recent1947
Syllables1
Origin
Comeback nameNo

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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