Boy Name
Harold
"Army ruler. Old English and Scandinavian elements meaning army and ruler combined."
Ranked #988 for boys
About the Name Harold
Meaning
Army ruler. Old English and Scandinavian elements meaning army and ruler combined.
Origin
Old English/ScandinavianGender
Boy
First Letter
HBoy Rank
#988
Harold is a boy name of Old English/Scandinavian origin. The name means "Army ruler. Old English and Scandinavian elements meaning army and ruler combined." and Currently ranked #988 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with H or explore other Old English/Scandinavian names.
Popularity Over Time
#62404 1950
#36935 1960
#17745 1970
#9279 1980
#5525 1990
#3477 2000
#2748 2010
#1200 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Harold
- HL Harold Lloyd (actor)
- HM Harold Macmillan (prime minister)