Rivard is a surname of French origin meaning "of the river".
Notable people with the surname include:
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Antoine Rivard (1898–1985), French Canadian politician from Quebec
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Augustin Rivard (1743–1798), Canadian farmer and political figure
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Aurélie Rivard
Aurélie Rivard (born May 14, 1996) is a Canadian Paralympic swimmer. (search for "Rivard") After winning three Paralympics gold medals, claiming a silver Paralympic medal and setting two World Records and a Paralympic Record at the 2016 Summer ...
(born 1996), Canadian Paralympic swimmer
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Bobby Rivard (1939–2023), Canadian ice hockey player
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David Rivard (born 1953), American poet
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Denise Poirier-Rivard (born 1941), Canadian politician from Quebec
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Fern Rivard (1946–1993), Canadian ice hockey player
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Guy Rivard (born 1936), Canadian politician
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Lucien Rivard
Lucien Rivard (June 16, 1915 – February 3, 2002) was a Quebec criminal known for a sensational prison escape in 1965.
Background
Rivard had been engaged in robbery and smuggling drugs since the 1940s. He has been described as a "petty crook" in ...
(1914–2002), French criminal known for a sensational prison escape
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Michel Rivard (musician) (born 1951), Québécois singer and songwriter
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Rémy Girard
Rémy Girard (born August 10, 1950) is a Canadian actor and former television host from Quebec.Gaetan Charlebois"Girard, Rémy" ''Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia'', December 5, 2023.
Early life
Born in Jonquière, he is the son of politician Fern ...
(born 1950), Québécois actor and television host
*Shantel Rivard, American ice hockey player
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