Wilard Name Meaning

The name "Wilard" appears to be a variant of the name "Willard", found mostly in English-speaking countries. The name Willard is of old Germanic origin, derived from the elements "wil," meaning "will, desire," and "hard," meaning "hardy, brave, strong." Thus, the name is often understood to mean 'resolutely brave' or 'willfully strong'.

Most famous people with this name have the more common spelling, Willard. Some of them include Willard Christopher Smith Jr. (known as Will Smith), an acclaimed American actor and rapper, and Willard Frank Libby, an American physical chemist noted for his role in the development of radiocarbon dating, for which he received the Nobel Prize.