Wilard is an uncommon yet distinctive given name, of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'wil' meaning will or desire, and 'hard', which signifies brave or strong. The name Wilard is believed to have been more commonly used in the past, particularly during the mid-20th century, but has since become quite rare.
"Wilard was quite popular in 1925 with seven births that year, but its popularity declined by 1969 when only six babies were named Wilard."