US Popularity Rank: 12106

Origin: German

Meaning: Hard warrior; Battle; Protective enclosure yard

Hillard is a boy’s name of German origin. Hailing from the German name Hildegard, meaning “hard warrior,” “battle,” or “protective enclosure yard,” Hillard is a name that knows no fear when the fight calls. And if baby isn’t one to give in without grappling first, Hillard might be the name that unleashes the lion within. The name Hillard is also carried by Caroline Hillard, the first female lieutenant governor of South Dakota. And with any luck, a name like Hillard will make your little one a leader of their own.