Lord

♂ Boy

Pronounced LORD /ˈlɔrd/High

Meaning: From the word lord — 'a master, a ruler; a title of nobility' (from Old English hlaford, 'a keeper of bread'); also a reverent title for God; we note the religious connotationLow

In 30 seconds: A lord; a master; a ruler: Lord is a title/word-name. Bold, modern, and striking (we note its religious connotation).

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the word lord — 'a master, a ruler; a title of nobility' (from Old English hlaford, 'a keeper of bread'); also a reverent title for God; we note the religious connotation

U.S. rank (2024)#6327 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 668

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lord comes from the word lord — 'a master, a ruler; a title of nobility', from Old English hlaford, 'a keeper of bread, a household head'. It is also a reverent title for God, which we note honestly for families to weigh. A bold, modern title/word-name, especially in African and African-diaspora Christian families.

In the U.S. and Africa it appears in devout families. Rare, a-lord-and-a-master at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Lord means 'a master, a ruler; a title of nobility' (Old English hlaford, 'a keeper of bread') — and is a reverent title for God — a bold, modern title-name (we note the religious connotation; said 'LORD').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — lord — title/word; religious connotation noted

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lord mean?

Lord is a title/word-name — 'a master, a ruler' (and a reverent title for God, which we note).

How do you pronounce Lord?

It's said LORD /ˈlɔrd/ — one syllable.

Is Lord a boy or girl name?

Lord is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Lord?

Lord is a rare name in the U.S.