The baby name Meinhard is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmaɪn.hɑrd/ (English), [ˈmaɪnhaʁt] (German).
The baby name Meinhard is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmaɪn.hɑrd/ (English), [ˈmaɪnhaʁt] (German).
Meinhard is in Origin.
Meinhard is a masculine Germanic compound name formed from Old High German megin/mein, meaning “might, strength,” and hart, “hardy, brave.” The sense is “strong and steadfast” or “powerfully brave.” Medieval Latin documents record it as Mainhardus or Meinhardus.
The name was borne by several medieval nobles in the Alpine region, notably Meinhard II of Gorizia-Tyrol (13th century), helping cement its prestige in German-speaking lands. It appears in Middle High German charters and later survives as both given name and surname (Meinhardt). Cross‑language variants include German Meinhardt, Meinert and Meinard; Dutch/Frisian Meindert; French Mainard, Meynard; English Maynard; Italian Mainardo; Czech Menhart. Though uncommon today, Meinhard remains recognizable in Austria, Bavaria, and South Tyrol, with related surnames widespread. The name’s enduring appeal lies in its clear martial-virtue meaning and sturdy, traditional sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Boys | 0 | #123 | 3 | 2,087 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #330 | 3 | 7,401 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #418 | 25 | 2,180 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #860 | 93 | 5,697 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,429 | 43 | 10,046 |
Meinhard is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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