Wishard is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German personal name 'Wischard', which was composed of the elements 'wisc' meaning 'wide' or 'broad', and 'hard' meaning 'strong' or 'firm'. This name would have been given to a person who was thought to be powerful or brave. It is rare, but not unknown in various parts of Europe, particularly Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Wishard has also appeared as a surname over time, though it remains predominantly a given name. In terms of popularity, Wishard has not featured prominently in English-speaking countries, making it quite unique and distinctive.
"In 1919, there were six individuals named Wishard born annually."