Harold
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Harold
The name 'Harold' means "army ruler" or "leader of an army," derived from the Old English elements *here* (army) and *weald* (power/ruler).
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Etymology
The name 'Harold' means "army ruler" or "leader of an army," derived from the Old English elements *here* (army) and *weald* (power/ruler). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with notable historical context including King Harold II of England, who was defeated at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Harold currently ranks #993 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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