Boy
Byrd
BIRD
Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“Old English surname meaning 'bird,' symbolizing freedom, grace, and transcendence. Rare and poetic when used as a given name.”
Popularity Over Time
Byrd is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Old English
Syllables
1
Style
NatureMinimalStrong
Famous Bearers
- William Byrd (composer)
- Richard Byrd (explorer)
People Also Ask
Old English surname meaning 'bird,' symbolizing freedom, grace, and transcendence. Rare and poetic when used as a given name.
Byrd is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Byrd works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Byrd include Birdie, Hazel, Eden.