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Maynard

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAY-nard /ˈmeɪ.nərd/High

Meaning: From the Germanic Mainard — magin, 'strength/might', + hard, 'brave/hardy', hence 'brave strength; strong and hardy'Low

In 30 seconds: Brave strength; strong and hardy: Maynard is Germanic. Crisp, retro, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningFrom the Germanic Mainard — magin, 'strength/might', + hard, 'brave/hardy', hence 'brave strength; strong and hardy'
U.S. rank (2025)#10325 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,918

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218802025

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

Maynard comes from the Germanic Mainard — magin, 'strength/might', + hard, 'brave/hardy', hence 'brave strength; strong and hardy'. A crisp, retro name (said 'MAY-nard').

In the U.S. it peaked early-century and is now retro. Brave-strength at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Maynard joins the Germanic magin, 'strength/might', and hard, 'brave/hardy', hence 'brave strength' — a crisp, retro name (said 'MAY-nard').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Maynard — Germanic etymology

Variations

MainardMaynerdMeinhard

Nicknames

May

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maynard mean?

Maynard is Germanic (Mainard) for 'brave strength; strong and hardy' (magin + hard).

How do you pronounce Maynard?

It's said MAY-nard /ˈmeɪ.nərd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maynard a boy or girl name?

Maynard is a boy's name.

How popular is Maynard?

Maynard is a rare name today, retro.

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