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Haraldur

“Haraldur is an Icelandic name meaning "army ruler" or "leader of warriors," derived from the Old Norse elements "herr" (army) and "valdr" (ruler).”

Old Norse · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#46
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables3
OriginOld Norse
LanguageIcelandic
CultureScandinavian/Norse
Letters8
Numerology11 Chaldean 6
Global rank#46

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Haraldur

Haraldur is an Icelandic name meaning "army ruler" or "leader of warriors," derived from the Old Norse elements "herr" (army) and "valdr" (ruler).

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Etymology

Haraldur is an Icelandic name meaning "army ruler" or "leader of warriors," derived from the Old Norse elements "herr" (army) and "valdr" (ruler). It is used primarily in Iceland and Scandinavian cultures with Norse heritage, and has historical significance as the name of several Icelandic kings and prominent medieval figures.

Haraldur currently ranks #46 in the United States as a boy's name.

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