69%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English (Rare) Pronounced Pron. KEHN-ərd [key·IPA] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links From a surname that was derived from the Old English given names Cyneweard or Cyneheard. People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class wholesome strong refined strange serious nerdy Categories brave, courage, defence, protection, rare English, royalty, surnames