Meaning"Noble and brave ruler." | Formal: "Noble ruler renowned for bravery."
OriginYoruba / WestAfrican
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 9
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Origin & history of Adelard
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Yoruba / WestAfrican roots
Adelard comes from the Yoruba / WestAfrican tradition, meaning "Noble and brave ruler." | Formal: "Noble ruler renowned for bravery.".
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How popular is Adelard?
1919peak year
The name Adelard reached its peak in 1919, with 33 registrations (ranked #1230). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1884, roughly 35 years before its peak. Since then, the name has largely fallen out of use. Across all years on record, approximately 488 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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