Maynard Family Crest & Name History

Maynard is best understood alongside Ménard: both are French spellings of one family name. Maynard is listed among the recognised spellings of Ménard. In origin, the name means “Strong and hardy”. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.

The same family of names includes Mesnard and Ménardeau.

There is no single Maynard family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. For the full story, order the Maynard surname pack.