Herald
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Herald
The given name 'Herald' means "army ruler" or "leader of an army," derived from the Old Germanic elements *hari* (army) and *wald* (to rule).
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Etymology
The given name 'Herald' means "army ruler" or "leader of an army," derived from the Old Germanic elements *hari* (army) and *wald* (to rule). It is used primarily in Germanic and English-speaking cultures, with historical usage among early medieval nobility, though it is not tied to a specific religion.
Herald currently ranks #11,378 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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