Gallant

Gallant Meaning & Origin

About Gallant
The surname Gallant is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "galant," meaning "brave" or "valiant." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who displayed courage or chivalry. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were known for their bravery in battle or for their honorable and gallant behavior. Today, the surname Gallant is found primarily among French-speaking populations and their descendants.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gallant is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gallant: 9,051
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3931
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gallant based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Gallant is not currently available.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
KLNT
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
GA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
G04053
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L AH0 N T
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆgรฆlษ™nt/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLNT', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gallant in Braille

Here's how to represent Gallant in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gallant in braille

How to sign the name Gallant using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gallant using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gallant in sign language

Numerology