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At a Glance: Name: Harald – Meaning: army ruler – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: HAR-uld
Harald is a boy's name rooted in Old Norse, with a meaning of "army ruler." It's pronounced HAR-uld, and it carries a timeless, classic, worldly feel with a distinctly old-fashioned charm.
Meaning & Origin of Harald
Meaning: Army ruler.
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Harald
Phonetic: HAR-uld IPA: /ˈhærəld/
Popularity of Harald
Harald saw its widest use in 1925, when 24 boys were given the name, placing it at #1551 that year. Its most recent count is far smaller: just 13 boys in 2024, ranking #6573.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Harald mean?
Army ruler. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Harald)
How do you pronounce Harald?
Harald is pronounced HAR-uld (IPA: /ˈhærəld/).
Is Harald a popular name right now?
Harald peaked at #1551 in 1925 and is ranked #6573 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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