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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sheltered port or place of refuge
- Origin
- English (surname, British spelling of Harbor)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- HAR-ber
Harbour is an English surname, the British spelling of Harbor, with a meaning of a sheltered port or place of refuge. It's a name rooted in an everyday word, one with a clear, documented meaning rather than a folk story behind it. For a parent who wants the meaning spelled out plainly, this is a name where that's settled.
Meaning & Origin of Harbour
Meaning: Sheltered port or place of refuge.
Origin: English (surname, British spelling of Harbor).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Harbour
HAR-berIPA /ˈhɑːrbər/
Popularity of Harbour
SSA records from 2013 to 2024 show Harbour peaking in 2021 at rank #8188, when 13 babies received the name; by 2024 it had dropped to rank #11428, with only 8 babies given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Harbour mean?
Sheltered port or place of refuge. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Harbour?
Harbour is pronounced HAR-ber (IPA: /ˈhɑːrbər/).
Is Harbour a popular name right now?
Harbour peaked at #8188 in 2021 and is ranked #11428 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2013–2024.)
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