Maynard

Maynard is a boy's name of French origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 9 boys in the United States.

Maynard at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈmeɪnɚd/

About the name Maynard

Maynard belongs to the French tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Maynard first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #279 in 1922, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 14,911 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maynard in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#279 in 1922
Peak year
1922
Babies named Maynard in 2024
9
Total since 1880
14,911

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maynard mean?

The meaning of Maynard is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its French origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Maynard a boy or girl name?

Maynard is a boy name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maynard?

Maynard comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Maynard?

Maynard first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #279 in 1922, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Maynard?

Maynard is pronounced /ˈmeɪnɚd/ (IPA).

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