Harold: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A leader of armies with a gentle heart.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #932
- Peak
- #12 in 1915
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Harold Means
Harold is a boy name of English origin. A leader of armies with a gentle heart.
How Popular Harold Is
Harold currently ranks #932 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #12 in 1915. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Harold
- Harold reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #12 in 1915.
- Once a top name, Harold has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Harold has been a top 100 name across 166+ years of American history.
- Harold is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Harold
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Sibling Names for Harold
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Questions About Harold
What does Harold mean?
Harold is a boy name of English origin. A leader of armies with a gentle heart.
How popular is Harold?
Harold currently ranks #932 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #12 in 1915. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Harold come from?
Harold comes from English roots. Harold reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #12 in 1915.
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