Bond

At a Glance

Meaning

Peasant farmer / bondsman

Origin

Old Norse/English (occupational surname)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

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Bond has its roots as an Old Norse and English occupational surname, given to a peasant farmer or bondsman. If the name calls to mind the fictional spy James Bond, that's just a pop-culture association — it's not where the name actually comes from. As a first name, it carries that plain, working-name history rather than any spy connection.

Meaning & Origin of Bond

Meaning: Peasant farmer / bondsman.

Origin: Old Norse/English (occupational surname).

A common claim: People often associate the name Bond with the fictional spy James Bond Actually: That's a pop-culture association, not the etymology; the name actually comes from an Old Norse/English word for a peasant farmer or bondsman.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Bond

Popularity of Bond

SSA records for Bond stretch back to 1917, and the name has stayed rare throughout: it peaked at #3247 in 1920 with 8 babies given the name, and in 2024 it ranked #7809 with 10 babies.

Names Like Bond

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FAQ

What does the name Bond mean?

Peasant farmer / bondsman. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Bond?

Bond is pronounced BOND (IPA: /bɑːnd/).

Is Bond a popular name right now?

Bond peaked at #3247 in 1920 and is ranked #7809 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)

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