Ballard

Ballard Origin and Meaning

The name Ballard is a boy's name.

Ballard is a masculine name of English origin functioning primarily as a surname before its adoption as a given name. Derived from the Old English 'bal' (ball) and 'heard' (hard), it historically referred to a bald-headed person. As a first name, Ballard emerged in the United States during the trend of using family surnames as given names. It carries an aristocratic, distinguished quality with connections to notable landmarks like Ballard County, Kentucky, and the Ballard neighborhood in Seattle. While never extremely common, it appeals to parents seeking a name with historical gravitas and a refined sound. Ballard projects strength and stability, with a timeless quality that avoids trendy phonetic patterns.

Ballard Rank in US Top 1000

# 863 in the US

Famous People Named Ballard

• Ballard Berkeley English actor

The name Ballard in Pop Culture

• Ballard Designs home furnishings catalog company